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Lot 248
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Lot Number: 248
Description: *** UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION*** Scarce Christy Mathewson auto. handwritten album page. Rare and desirable signed album page from HOF pitcher Christy Mathewson with relation to his service in the U.S. military. Unlined 3"x5" album page is signed in black fountain pen, "Property of Capt. Christy Mathewson C.W.S. U.S.A.". C.W.S stands for Chemical Warfare Service, where Mathewson served as a captain in the Army during WWI. While serving in France, Mathewson was exposed to chlorine gas during a training accident. Mathewson’s lungs were substantially weakened and he died of tuberculosis a few years later in 1925. The signature remains incredibly bold rating 9/10 out of 10. Album page has some light edge wear to the far left from album removal. Mathewson autographed materials of quality are among the most sought after of all vintage HOF players with very few exemplars having entered the marketplace. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM
Estimated Price: ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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