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Lot 590
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Lot Number: 590
Description: 1974 Carlton Fisk handwritten letter with related signed photograph. February 8, 1974 dated letter on Red Sox team stationery reads in part, "Dear Artie, This picture has been promised for so long+Spring training is just around the corner and I am very anxious to get started. Hope to see you during the season...I send all my best, Carlton Fisk." Includes 8"x10" color photo (as referenced in letter) signed at lower right, "Artie, Our friendship is my pleasure, My very best to you always, wish you were still umpiring. Carlton Pudge Fisk." Handwriting/signatures rate 8 to 8/9 out of 10, touch of light wear to photo and letter. Fisk correspondence is notably rare and the offered example is of particular note given its writing on the cusp of his first full Major League season. Includes auction LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the family of Artie Gore: EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($400-$600)
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