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Lot 804
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Lot Number: 804a
Description: Scarce W.W. "Billy" Donaldson autographed photograph c.1927. Original 3 1/2" x 5" sepia tone image picturing noted Negro National League umpire "Billy" Donaldson. Signed across the front, "J.C. Robinson from W.W. Billy Donaldson Umpire N.N.L. 11/25/27". Blue fountain pen salutation and signature rate 7 out of 10. Light inscription on bottom margin "Best Wishes to Sgt" appear to be in another hand. The image itself pictures Donaldson in full umpire gear with fine contrast having some surface cracking and creasing that does intersect with the signature. Donaldson was a well regarded umpire for nearly 15 years in both within the first and second incarnations of Negro National League. The offered signed image is the first of its type that we have encountered and almost certainly one of a scant few, if any, existing specimens. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Photo: GD-VG, Signature: EXEstimated Price Range: ($500-$1,000)
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