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Lot 1183
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Lot Number: 1183
Description: Rare 1903 American League Imperial photographic display by Carl Horner. One of the rarest and most sought after early baseball related photographic display pieces these were believed to have been given only to the managers and team executives of the teams depicted. Composite depicts a collage arrangement of the (8) American League teams-Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, and Washington. Players include Cy Young, Addie Joss, Nap Lajoie, Eddie Plank, Rube Waddell, Willie Keeler, and Sam Crawford. Managers of the teams are in slightly larger square vignettes incl. Mack, Griffith, and Nixey Callahan with AL President Ban Johnson in the center. Retais original mount which identifies teams, managers, and players in bottom margin. Very fine overall condition with strong clarity and contrast, has some light surface soiling which most likely would clean if so desired. Equally impressive and important photographic rarity with direct provenance to an early Major League baseball figure. Includes letter of provenance from Callahan family: EX-EX/MT
Estimated Price: ($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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