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Lot 12
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Lot Number: 12
Description: Unique Boston Red Sox scrapbook c.1942. Oversized 12"x14" period scrapbook as assembled and subsequently presented to Johnny Pesky by a passionate and meticulous fan. Interior pages begin with a team signed example displaying (34) black fountain pen signatures of the Red Sox players and notables including Ted Williams, Bob Doerr, Joe Cronin, Johnny Pesky, Charlie Wagner, and Eddie Collins. Signatures range from 7 to 9 out of 10 and are positioned around a vintage Red Sox uniform piece logo patch. Subsequent pages contain numerous original 5"x7" black and white images of the Red Sox players along with ink autographs on the respective album pages. Signatures/photos include Cronin, Pesky/Doerr, Williams, D.DiMaggio, and Doerr. Remaining pages include additional original baseball player photos (no autographs) of Feller, DiMaggio, and Foxx. Single page with autographs from the Boston sports reporters is found near the back of book as well. Overall condition varies as spine of book is loose with team signature page having separated from album. Interior photos retain excellent clarity/contrast but have some wrinkling with interior signatures ranging from 7 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Book: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NMEstimated Price Range: ($1,000-$1,500)
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