Completed Live Auctions

 
Back Items For The Auction of August 20th and 21st, 2004  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 701 Pair of Ty Cobb auto. personal checks with their original ledger stubs. Consecutive check #'s 425 and 426 each dated June 5, 1930 signed, "Tyrus R. Cobb" in black ink. Checks are attached to their original ledger stubs which also have been handwritten by Cobb. Each check has a single light center fold line and bottom check has a tear at bottom left corner area. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($1,400.00-$1,600.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 702 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio payroll checks. Each check was issued by the New York Yankees for 1975 and 1985 made out to Joe DiMaggio. Back of the checks has been signed "Joe DiMaggio" by a secretarial signer: EX ($150.00-$250.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 703 Lot of (3) vintage baseball auto. framed display pieces. Includes Joe Wood personal check, 1948 Ford Frick auto. typed letter, and a Carl Hubbell hand written and signed letter in response to a fan request. Each piece is matted and framed. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 704 Ty Cobb auto. personal check. Dated 1952 check written and signed by Cobb in green ink. Signature rates 9.5 out of 10, matted and framed with b&w image of Cobb. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($750.00-$950.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 705 Lot of (9) vintage Boston Red Sox auto. photographs. Group of 8"x10" sepia tone photos signed by the respective players including Williams, Doerr, Boudreau, Pesky, and D.DiMaggio. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, Williams signature first name is light from lack of ink and last name has smudge on the "am". Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG/EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 706 Connie, Earle, and Connie Jr. Mack family auto. album page. 5"x6" paper album page signed by Mack and his two sons in blue ink. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 707 Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove auto. album page. 5"x6" paper album page signed by Foxx on one side and Grove on the reverse. Sigs are in pencil and rate 7 out of 10, autographs could be separated if so desired. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($375.00-$475.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 708 Vintage Hank Aaron auto. photograph c.1960's. Rare vintage 8"x10" photo of Aaron swinging signed in blue ink, "Best Wishes Hank Aaron". Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 709 Rare vintage Mickey Mantle auto. photograph. Beautiful matte finish 8"x10" black and white image of Mantle signed in black ink. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10 and appears to have been signed c.1965-70. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 710 Satchel Paige auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image of Paige in Browns uniform signed in blue sharpie. Issued by Gateway Stamps. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 711 Jackie Robinson auto. banquet program. Obscure January 30, 1953 program picturing Robinson on the front cover and signed by Jackie in bold blue ink. Foldout program has a horizontal fold line which is separated at right edge. Back of program once had a perforated form that has been detached. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Program: VG, Signature: NM ($375.00-$475.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 712 George Sisler auto. photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Sisler in a Browns uniform signed at bottom margin, "Very Truly Yours George Sisler". Salutation and signature rate 9 out of 10 with some minor smudging on last name. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 713 Charles Comiskey auto. hand written note. Period piece of partial stationary signed, "Thanking you for your kind note and for your many favors. I am Yours Truly Chas Comiskey". Signature rates 6 out of 10, paper has some fold lines. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG-EX ($450.00-$650.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 714 1924 Babe Ruth auto. program. Program issued for a game played in Yankee Stadium between the Yankees and the Red Sox signed on the first interior page by Ruth, A.Ward, E.Johnson, B.Shawkey, and Miller Huggins. Signatures range from 8-9 out of 10, Ruth and Huggins signatures could easily be separated if so desired. Program has been scored and front cover is partially separated at spine. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Program: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 715 January 25, 1938 auto. table card. 7"x11" cardboard dinner table card signed by attendees of the banquet incl. Clark Griffith, Jimmie Foxx, Connie Mack, Mickey Cochrane, Carl Hubbell, Joe McCarthy, and Chief Bender. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10, sign has some light soiling and edge wear. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Sign: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,050.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 716 Joe DiMaggio auto. uncut sheet of three 1936 World Series full tickets. Rare set of uncut full tickets issued for Mezzanine seat at Yankee Stadium for games 3,4, and 5 signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie on the front. DiMaggio blazed into his first World Series in 1936 with a .346 batting average. Bottom right corner of the sheet has a tape repaired tear on back. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 717 Harry Hooper auto. 1912 World Series photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image taken during the third game of the Series in Boston. Signed by Hooper on the left side with arrow pointing to his position on the field. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10, image remains very clean with nice clarity. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 717a May 2, 1934 Boston Red Sox Testimonial auto. dinner program. Bound program issued for a dinner honoring Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins for the newly renovated Fenway Park. Signed on interior photo pages by Yawkey, Collins, and Connie Mack who were in attendance. Signatures range from 8-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 718 Nov. 6, 1937 Walter Johnson auto. banquet scorecard/menu. Souvenir given at a banquet honoring Johnson signed on the front in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10 with some light 'bleeding' to the last name. Interesting pre printed notation on the interior denotes the scorecard/menu as having been signed by Johnson for "you" , the guests, of the banquet. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($650.00-$850.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 719 Jackie Robinson auto. photograph. Matted and framed 8"x10" black and white still photograph from "The Jackie Robinson Story" motion picture. Neatly signed in green ink by Robinson at center rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 720 Connie Mack auto. handwritten letter. Hand written letter on Athletics stationary signed by Mack in bold blue ink. Interesting content regarding Harry Davis 'stealing first" base in 1902 as Davis was the first player to run from second to first base decoying the catcher while a runner on third ran home. Includes period news article interviewing Davis about the play and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 721 Rogers Hornsby auto. photograph. Rare signed image of the HOF'er measures 7 1/2"x9 1/2" picturing Hornsby talking with another gentleman. Signed in bold blue ink on Hornsby's image rating 8/9 out of 10. Photo retains very strong contrast and has a horizontal crease that does not detract from its appearance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 722 Clark Griffith auto. photograph. Montage style 7"x9" black and white photograph of Griffith signed in white ink, "To Katie Crowley Clark Griffith". Signature rates 7/8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 723 Heinie Groh auto. letter. Typed autograph request from a fan signed by Groh at the bottom. Includes 1939 St. Bonaventure cover envelope and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($150.00-$200.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 723a Mel Ott, Travis Jackson, and Hughie Critz auto. photograph. Sepia tone 7"x9" photo of the three players in Giants uniform signed by each. Signatures range from 5-7 out of 10, Ott grades a 7 and the first name of the Jackson signature is slightly trimmed on the left edge. Attractive vintage signed photo with strong Ott signature. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($450.00-$650.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 724 John Evers auto. letter. Typed autograph request from a fan signed with a lengthy notation at the bottom by John Evers. Letter has original fold lines and a few small pieces of tape, signature is very bold rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Letter: EX, Signature: NM ($450.00-$650.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 725 Larry Lajoie auto. cut signature framed display. Bold blue ink signature on unlined card matted and framed with two postcards and a photo of Lajoie. Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 726 Rare Cy Young handwritten letter. Unmarked piece of stationary with letter written by Young in his classic oversized penmanship regarding a visit to the Hall of Fame. Signed boldly in blue ink, "Cy". Matted and framed with a vintage photo of Young and Bill Carrigan. First Young handwritten letter that we have handled. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 727 Lou Gehrig auto. photograph c.1927-28. Vintage 8"x10" matted and framed sepia tone image of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig from their famous barnstorming tour signed, "To my true & sincere friend Harry Haaner Most Sincerely Lou Gehrig". Salutation and signature rate 8/9 out of 10, image has some light surface soiling in a few areas and a small border tear at top left. Fine example of a period Gehrig signed image of quality. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM ($4,500.00-$6,500.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 728 Vintage Bill Dickey auto. photograph. Charming 8"x10" matte finish photograph of Bill Dickey with a young boy signed by Dickey in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 729 Scarce Tony Lazzeri auto. photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" photo of Lazzeri fielding a ball signed, "Best Wishes From Tony Lazzeri" in blue ink. Signature and salutation rate 8 out of 10, image remains clean overall with an abrasion on the reverse that has left a light impression on the front and has very slightly split along two edges. Lazzeri died in 1946 at the age of 43 and is among the most desired signature of the 1920-30's era Yankees players to obtain. This is the first Lazzeri signed photograph that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX (With note to back abrasion), Signature: EX/MT-NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 730 Miller Huggins auto. cut signature. Red ink signature of the Yankees manager signed on the card back (back only) of a 1909-11 T-206 tobacco card. Signature rates 7 out of 10 and has been laminated with tape onto a piece of paper. Includes matting with an original sepia tone portrait of Huggins and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 732 Hughie Jennings auto. cut signature. Unlined 4"x5 1/2" album page signed "Hugh Jennings '04" in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, Fred Toney has signed the back side of the page which has slight wear to one edge. Matted with a vintage wire photo of Jennings and includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 733 Harry Heilmann auto. cut signature. Blue ink signature on unlined 3"x5" album page rating 9 out of 10. Matted with fine vintage photo of Heilmann stamped by photographer Paul Thompson on reverse. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX/MT-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 734 Hack Wilson and Joe Kelly auto. photograph c.1926-28. Vintage 8"x10" sepia tone image of Wilson and Kelly in Cubs uniforms signed by each player in ink. Kelly signature rates 7 and Wilson rates 8/9 out of 10. Period inscription at bottom apparently written by Kelly reads, "To Shirley Manuel from "some Eastside Boys". Very fine signed original image with excellent clarity. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 735 Honus Wagner auto. 1949 Leaf baseball card. Black fountain pen signature across the front of a 1949 Leaf card rates 8 out of 10. Card has some corner wear and light soiling grading VG. Very ironic view of Wagner as he places chewing tobacco into his mouth. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Card: VG, Signature: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 736 Lot of (3) HOF'er auto. cut signatures. Includes Hugh Duffy signed GPC, Herb Pennock signed 2"x3 1/2" paper, and Tris Speaker signed 3"x5" card. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, Speaker has some light smudging on last name and is matted with period 1926 portrait of Speaker. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($650.00-$850.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 737 Lot of (7) baseball HOF'er auto. cut signatures. All are signed on either GPC's or 3"x5" cards incl. Elmer Flick, Walt Alston, Jim Botomley, Zach Wheat, Lefty Gomez, Eppa Rixey, and Bill Dickey. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 738 Vintage Joe Wood auto. photograph c.1912-15. Period studio image of Wood in full Boston uniform remains in its original cardboard portfolio and has been signed by Wood in bold blue ink. Signature rates 10 out of 10, Wood may very well be the finest pitcher not in the Hall of Fame. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 739 Rare Roy Campanella auto. typed letter. Dated 1956 typed letter on Brooklyn Dodgers stationary regarding a business proposal to use his autograph. Signed boldly in blue ink rating 9.5 out of 10. Letter has a triangular section missing from lower left edge otherwise remains clean. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM (With note to edge chip) ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 740 Branch Rickey auto. typed letter. Dated 1949 typed letter of Brooklyn Dodgers stationary signed in black fountain pen by Rickey. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 741 Connie Mack auto. banquet invitation response. 1936 reply card to a dinner invite signed by Mack in rare full name format, "Cornelius McGillicuddy" with regrets. Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 742 Jacob Ruppert auto. cabinet photograph. Very clean vintage cabinet photograph of New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, Jr. signed in bold black ink. Marked Pach Bros, NY on mount, signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 743 Honus Wagner auto. postcard. Generic "Good Cheer" postcard with lengthy handwritten notation sent to former Pirate player Sam Leever. Signed at bottom, "Your Old Pal Jay Honus". Signature rates 8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($475.00-$675.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 744 Lot of (2) Chicago "Black Sox" auto. 3"x5" cards. Includes rare Chic Gandil and Eddie Cicotte. Cicotte signature has had a personalization removed and is matted with a real photo postcard picturing Cicotte and another player. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 745 Rare 1899 John J.McGraw auto. handwritten letter. Early foldout two page hand penned letter from the Baltimore Orioles player with content regarding the recent death of his wife. Letter provides an interesting look at the sincere emotions of McGraw who even as a player was considered to be one of the toughest in the league. Signed on the final page, "Very Sincerely John J. McGraw October twenty fourth 'ninety nine". Signature rates 9 out of 10, letter remains very clean with light mailing fold lines. Very desirable and rare HOF'er signature with the offered letter being the first of its type that we have handled. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 746 Lot of (5) vintage Phila. Phillies auto. photographs. Sepia tone 8"x10" images incl. Roberts, Ashburn, Hamner, Lopata, and Simmons. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($200.00-$300.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 747 Kenesaw M. Landis auto. photograph. Striking 11"x13" studio portrait of the "Judge" signed in thick black fountain pen, "To Bob Quinn With My Affectionate Regards Kenesaw M. Landis 9/7/32". Signature rates 8 out of 10, mount has been laid down on board and has a faintly visible repaired tear in the bottom margin. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 748 Mickey Cochrane and Kenesaw M. Landis auto. photograph. Dated 1935 sepia tone 8"x10" image of Cochrane and Judge Landis kneeling with Cochrane's daughter. Signed at top by Cochrane in blue ink rating 7/8 out of 10 and by Landis at the bottom rating 4 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($650.00-$850.00) $90.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 749 Joe Medwick auto. photograph by Barney Stein c. 1941-43. Crisp 6 1/2"x8 1/2" studio portrait of Medwick in Dodgers uniform signed in blue ink, To a great pitcher and a wonderful guy worth knowing-Joe Medwick". Salutation and signature rate 9/10 out of 10, stamped by noted Dodgers photographer Barney Stein on reverse. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 750 Lot of (2) KiKi Cuyler auto. photographs. Includes 4"x6" sepia tone image of Chic. Cubs players in dugout steps signed by Cuyler who has also hand identified the other players. Signature rates 8 out of 10, photo is stamped Geo. Burke on back: EX-MT and 1945 Atlanta Crackers team signed photo incl. coach KiKi Cuyler. Images measures 8"x10" with some minor creasing, signature rates 8 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($275.00-$375.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 751 Superb Babe Ruth and others auto. photograph. Bold sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth with arms folded stamped on the back "Christy Walsh Management Co., NY". Photo is signed on the front by Babe Ruth "To Kay My Best Wishes Babe Ruth". Ruth salutation and signature rate 10 out of 10 remaining in near pristine original condition. Image has also been signed by other Walsh related entertainers incl. John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, Al Jolson (dated April 29, 1935 Radio City), and Christy Walsh himself. Image retains perfect contrast and clarity with some typical light surface crazing and a small repaired tear at top border that runs into the top of Ruth's hair although does not detract visually from the image. Most likely given by Christy Walsh to a client or friend, great display piece with unimprovable Ruth signature. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX (With note to tear repair), Ruth signature: MT ($6,000.00-$8,000.00) $7,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 752 Lot of (3) vintage baseball related auto. pieces. Includes Al Lopez and Gabe Paul signed 8"x10" photo (personalized), Bill McGowan signed album page, and Bill Veeck signed 7"x9" photo (light signature). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-EX/MT ($250.00-$350.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 753 Ford Frick auto. photograph. Very attractive matte finish 7"x9" image of Frick seated behind a desk signed, "To Bill Benswanger with all good wishes Ford Frick 5/15/35". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($250.00-$350.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 754 Arky Vaughan auto. photograph. Printed photographic 7"x9" image of Vaughan fielding remains attached to a scrapbook page and has moderate creasing throughout. Signed, "Arky Vaughan" across chest rating 7 out of 10. Vaughan died in 1952 as a result of a tragic drowning and as such signed photographs are rarely offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG, Signature: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 755 Scarce Hal Chase auto. envelope. Postmarked 1945 envelope addressed in Hal Chase's hand including the return address in which he has signed his name. Bold blue ink has remained in near original condition rating 9 out of 10. Envelope has been opened on right edge and as such is missing a small portion. Chase was a fine player for many years and was banned from baseball after a fifteen year career. Signature is rarely offered as he died in relative obscurity in 1947. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 756 Jack Warhop auto. photograph. Crisp 3 1/2"x6" black and white image of the former Yankee pitcher signed boldly across the front in blue ink. Signatures rates 10 out of 10, Warhop is notable in that on May 6, 1915 he surrendered a home run to a young Red Sox player by the name of Babe Ruth. It was Ruth's first Major League home run although the Sox would lose the game to the Yankees in the 13th inning. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 757 Frank Chance auto. scorecard page c.1922-23. Half of a period program signed on the scoring area by (6) players incl. Frank Chance. Other signers include Nick Altrock and George Gibson. Chance signature rates 8/9 out of 10, very difficult HOF'er autograph as Chance died in 1924. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 757a Scarce "Smiling" Mickey Welch auto. baseball team sheet. Unlined 5 1/2"x7 1/2" piece of paper signed by (10) members of the 1936 Phila. Athletics and 19th century HOF'er "Smiling Mickey Welch. Welch signature remains very bold rating 8/9 out of 10 and could easily be matted for display purposes. Welch is among the more desirable of the 19th century HOF'er as he reached the elusive 300 win total and during the 1885 season posted an amazing record of 44-11 with an ERA of 1.66. Seldom offered signature of a 19th century HOF'er. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $4,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 758 1884 A.G. Spalding auto. typed letter. Typed letter on attractive Spalding Sporting Goods Co. letterhead sent to Harry Wright in Philadelphia. Content is very interesting pertaining to Spalding and Wright attempting to keep a player (Gross) from going over to the Union Association. Spalding at one point calls other League by the name of "our Union Wreckers." Signed at the bottom in black ink, "A.G. Spalding". Signature remains quite dark rating 8 out of 10 but has some light to moderate 'bleeding' to the ink in a few areas. Letter has original foiled lines otherwise remains very clean throughout. "A.G. Spalding Chicago 2-16-84" signed on back in period ink constituting another Spalding autograph. Rare baseball historical document with two scarce signatures of the baseball pioneer. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 759 Exceedingly rare William Hulbert auto. cut signature. Without question one of the most elusive and desirable of all HOF'er autographs the offered signature is penned in black ink on a 2"x4" segment of stationary that was apparently cut from a document. Signed, "Yours Truly W.A. Hulbert" rating 7/8 out of 10. Back of paper has partial name of Harry Wright and partial printing on the stationary indicating ...G.Spalding, Secretary" and "Chicago". Hulbert was part owner of the Chicago club and was instrumental in the foundation of the National League of which he would become President. Hulbert died in 1882 at the age of fifty and his signature rarely become available to the public marketplace. Paper has a small vertical fold line at the right side from the original mailing fold lines. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 760 Rare George Wright auto. piece. Superb exemplar of a true baseball pioneer signed on a piece of unlined 3"x6" cream color paper, "Compliments of Your Friend Geo. Wright P.B.B.C. Champions 1879". Signature and salutation remain in fine condition rating 8 out of 10. Signed while Wright was playing and managing the Providence Grays leading them to the NL Championship in his only year as manager. Paper has two small repairs on back to corner areas not affecting signature or writing. Seldom offered significant 19th century HOF autograph: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 760a Lot of two scorebook sheets for May 1, 1883 Phila. Quakers vs. Providence Grays game scored and signed by Harry Wright. Pair of double sided pre-printed scorebook pages from Harry Wright's personal scorebook. Includes pages for both teams which have been entirely scored by Harry Wright including the player names. In the left margin of the Phila. sheet is a notation by Wright, "First National League Game Played in Philadelphia." In addition Wright has signed his name in the "Scorer" box at the bottom of the Phila. sheet. Game was significant for several reasons including the fact that it was the first National League game played in Philadelphia including Bob Ferguson hitting the first home run in the history of the Quakers (Phillies). Wright notes this at bottom of the page with notation and asterik. In addition Hoss Radbourne pitched and won the game for Providence. Both sheets are in fine overall condition with the May 2 game for Providence scored on the back of the Providence sheet. Historically significant scorebook with rare Harry Wright autograph. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 760b Harry Wright's personal scorebook for games played October 3, 1883-October 20, 1883. Bound "Harry Wright's Pocket Base Ball Score Book No. 2" as published by Harry Wright having (13) games scored on the interior by Harry Wright himself. Vast majority of the games involve the 1883 Providence Grays with all but three games scored in full. Both Providence and opposing teams featured numerous star players such as Radbourn, Hines, Stovey, McPhee, and Mullane. On one of the score sheets Wright has printed his initials "HW" in the scorer's box. Back cover has a color lithographic baseball scorecard scene attached. Rare early baseball scorebook of notable significance as belonging to baseball pioneer Harry Wright. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 761 Vast estate collection of vintage baseball autograph cut signatures c.1930's. Incredible asemblage of approximately (700) vintage autographs obtained by a single collector in the period. The collection is simply loaded with HOF and obscure signatures having exceptional breakdown value. Following is a listing of some notables within the group: H.Casey, J.DiMaggio, J.Foxx, W.Hershberger, B.Nagel, M.Ott, H.Ruel, H.Wagner, P.Waner, B.Young, A.Vaughan, B.Kennedy, H.Casey, D.Dean, L.Grove, H.Greenberg, G.Hartnett, C.Klein, P.Martin, C.Mack, T.Williams, G.Pipgras, P.Collins, A.Luque, B.Shawkey, H.Groh, and S.McInnis. Vast majority of the autographs are signed on unlined 2"x3" pieces of cream color paper with approx. 95% having only one signature per page. Incredible grouping assembled over many years is one of the finest of its type that we have offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM (Vast majority grade EX or better rating 7 or higher out of 10) ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $8,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 762 1939 Chicago Cubs team auto. photograph. Large format 10"x13" matted and framed sepia tone image by Geo. Burke pictures the team in full uniform in the stadium. Players have signed their respective images incl. Hartnett, Herman, Dean, Root, and Mancuso. Sigs range from 3-6 out of 10 with some age fading. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($450.00-$650.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 763 1928 "Babe Ruth's Own Book of Baseball" auto. by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Hard cover volume signed on the interior title page by Babe Ruth on the front of the page in blue ink. Lou Gehrig has signed the back of the same page along with (6) other players incl Dixie Walker and Jimmie Deshong. Both Ruth and Gehrig signatures remain in near original condition rating 9 out of 10. Autographed page has become detached from the book which is missing spine covering and has some other loose pages. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Book: PR-GD, Signatures: NM ($3,750.00-$4,500.00) $3,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 764 Napoleon Lajoie auto. framed display piece. Lined 3"x5" album page signed, "Napoleon Lajoie Aug. 15, 35" in black fountain pen matted and framed with two 10"x13" b&w images of Lajoie. Signature rates 8 out of 10, paper has some tears on the right side which intersect with the last name but do not affect the visual display. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 765 Ted Williams and Stan Musial large format auto. photograph. Color 16"x20" matted and framed photographic montage of the two HOF'ers signed by each in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($350.00-$550.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 766 500 Home Run Club auto. poster . Color 18"x24" framed poster signed by artist Ron Lewis and (11) members of the 500HR club incl. Mantle, Williams, Banks, Aaron, McCovey, Mathews, Killebrew, Mays, and Schmidt. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 767 Ted Williams large format auto. photograph. Color 16"x20" matted and framed photograph signed by Williams in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 768 Joe DiMaggio large format auto. photograph. Color 16"x20" matted and framed photograph of DiMaggio batting signed in blue sharpie. Includes PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 769 Fine 1931 Tour of Japan U.S. All-Star team auto. photograph. Original 4 1/2"x6 1/2" sepia tone image of the U.S. team posed on the deck of a ship in Tokyo signed by each member of the team. Players include Maranville, Kelly, Grove, Simmons, Cochrane, O'Doul, Frisch, Kamm, and Lou Gehrig. Signature are in several different ink colors and remain in near original condition ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Photo is very clean with a tiny border tear at bottom right edge and a few minor surface wrinkles. While the 1931 team was certainly not the first to travel to Japan it was, at that point, the most star studded with seven future HOF'ers including Lou Gehrig. Unlike the more notable 1934 Tour team relatively few 1931 Tour items of quality become available to the collecting public. This is the first 1931 team auto. photograph that we have handled or seen offered at auction. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $8,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 770 Fine 1934 Tour of Japan U.S. All-Star team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Kajimaya "International League" ball signed by (12) members of the U.S. tour including Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Berg (signed in both American and Japanese), Gehringer, O'Doul, and Eleanor Gehrig. Signatures range from 6-9 out of 10, ball was signed on December 6, 1934 during the only Major League baseball game to be played on Chinese soil as the team had stopped for refueling in Shanghai en route to the Philippines and ended up playing a makeshift game against a team of U.S. Marines and missionaries. The U.S. team won 22-1 behind three home runs hit by Babe Ruth who was wearing a sweater. The ball has remained in the family of the original recipient until the current offering. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 771 500 Home Run Club auto. baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed by (11) members of the 500HR club incl. Mantle, Williams, Mays, Schmidt, Mathews, McCovey, Banks, F.Robinson, Jackson, and Killebrew. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 772 Lot of (2) 1971 NY Mets team auto. baseballs. Each is signed on lt. toned Feeney NL ball with (28) signatures incl. Berra, Koosman, McGraw, Seaver, and Matlack. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10 with majority rating 7 or better. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 773 1968 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (23) members of the NL Champion Cardinals incl. Maris, Carlton, Gibson, Cepeda, Schoenmdienst, and Flood. Sigs range from 5-7 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($650.00-$850.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 774 1965 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Lt. soiled Giles NL ball signed by (25) players incl. Berra, Stengel, Kranepool, and Swoboda. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-EX/MT ($275.00-$350.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 775 Lot of (2) Washington Senators team auto. baseballs. Includes 1968 team, (31) sigs on a lt. toned Cronin AL ball incl. Fox, McMullen, and Unser. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-EX/MT and 1969 team, (20) sigs on cream color Cronin ball incl. Williams, Fox, and Unser. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10: VG-EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($500.00-$750.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 776 Lot of (2) San Francisco Giants team auto. baseballs. Includes 1963 team, (26) sigs on off white Giles NL ball incl. Mays, McCovey, Perry, and Cepeda. Dark is stamped. Sigs range 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT and 1966-67 team, (25) sigs on off white Giles NL ball incl. Perry, Marichal, and Alou. Mays and McCovey are clubhouse signed and Franks is a stamp. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($200.00-$300.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 777 1969 Balt. Orioles team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (29) members of the AL Champion Orioles incl. F.Robinson, Palmer, Powell, Weaver, Cueller (CY),B.Robinson, and Belanger. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($600.00-$800.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 778 1966 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (26) members of the AL team incl. B.Robinson, F.Robinson, Killebrew, Kaline, Cash, and Colavito. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 779 1966 L.A. Dodgers team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (25) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Wills, and Sutton. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, clean example from Koufax's third Cy Young year and final Major League season. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($400.00-$600.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 780 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Wilson "HOF" model ball signed by (28) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Virdon, Labine, Groat, Law, Stuart, Vernon, and Mazeroski. Sigs range from 3-9 out of 10 with only three players (incl. Clemente) rating less then 7. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 781 1965 L.A. Dodgers team auto. baseball. Clean off white Giles NL ball signed by (20) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Fairly, and Moon. Roseboro is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($650.00-$850.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 782 1970 Balt. Orioles team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Cronin AL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Orioles incl. F.Robinson, B.Robinson, Powell, Palmer, and Belanger. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 783 1967 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Lightly toned and clear coated Cronin AL ball signed by (22) members of the AL Champion Red Sox incl. Yastrzemski, Howard, Petrocelli, Lyle, and Williams. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, difficult ball from a popular 1960's team. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 784 Lot of (2) Old Timer/HOF'er auto. baseballs. Includes off white Giles NL ball signed by (15) players incl. Mantle, Leonard, Grove, Terry, and Roush. Kuhn is a clubhouse signature: EX/MT-NM and Little League model ball signed by (23) players incl. Bell, Terry, Hubbard, Cronin, and Averill: NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($400.00-$500.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 785 Lot of (2) New York Yankees team auto. baseballs. Includes 1965 team, (25) sigs on an off white un-official ball incl. Maris, Howard, Boyer, and Tresh. Mantle/Ford/Keane signatures are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10: VG-EX and 1962 team, (25) sigs on lt. cream Cronin AL ball incl. Howard, Berra, Ford, and Pepitone. Mantle and Maris signatures are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($400.00-$600.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 786 Fine 1961 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Clean off white Cronin AL ball signed by (28) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Maris, Berra, Ford, Howard, Houk, Boyer, and Blanchard. Sigs remain very strong ranging from 8-10 out of 10 with no clubhouse signatures commonly associated with this era of Yankee signed baseballs. Strong example of one of the most desired Championship team signed baseballs. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($6,500.00-$8,500.00) $7,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 787 Norm Cash single signed baseball. Lt. toned B.Brown AL ball signed by Cash on the sweet spot in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, very desirable single from the Tigers mainstay who died in 1986. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$950.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 788 Vintage Sandy Koufax single signed baseball. Game used Giles NL ball from 1963 signed on side panel by Sandy Koufax in blue ink. Light notation on opposite panel reads, "Ball Hit by Willie Davis". Koufax signature rates 7 out of 10 and has a "63" outline above the signature. Rare playing career Koufax ball from the prime of his short career. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 789 Rare vintage Willie Mays single signed baseball c.1950's. Clean unused Giles NL ball signed on side panel, "Best Wishes Willie Mays" in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10, notable rarity is the first example we have encountered in addition to the high condition grade. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 790 Superb Roberto Clemente autographed baseball. Slightly off white Giles NL ball signed on a side panel in bold blue ink by Clemente. Signature rates 9-9.5 out of 10 with bold crisp penmanship not always seen in Clemente autographs. Ball itself remains very clean and has had some other signatures that were faded or removed which are not visible unless closely inspected. One of the finest Clemente signatures on a baseball that we have offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $4,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 790a Nellie Fox single signed baseball. Toned "Official League" ball signed in bright red ink, "Nelson Fox" with dated of 1968 written beneath in recipient's hand. Signature rates 8 out of 10, ball also has recipient's initials written on opposite side panel. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG, Signature: EX-MT ($600.00-$800.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 791 Roger Maris single signed baseball. Cream color "Sand Lot League" baseball signed by Maris on a side panel. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some light abrasions. Ball has some light to moderate wear incl. A few scuffs. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 792 Rare vintage Yogi Berra single signed baseball c.1950-60's. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed on the sweet spot by Yogi Berra in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, tiny "1" stamped to the right under the signature. Incredibly, to the best of our knowledge this is the first vintage playing career Berra single to be offered at auction. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 793 Fine Ted Williams vintage single signed baseball c.1950's. Very strong light cream color Harridge AL ball signed on a side panel, "Best Wishes Ted Williams" in blue ink. Salutation and signature rate 9-9.5 out of 10 with some minor ink residue in between the salutation and autograph. The offered example is the cleanest playing career era Williams single signed ball that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 794 Joe DiMaggio vintage single signed baseball c.1940-50. Lt. cream color Harridge AL (blue stamp) ball signed on the sweet spot in vintage blue ink by DiMaggio. Signature rates 8 out of 10, rare high grade playing career single of the Yankee Clipper. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $3,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 795 Roy Campanella auto. photograph c.1950's. Rare 3 1/4"x4 1/2" sepia tone portrait of Campanella signed, "Best Wishes Roy Campanella" in blue ink. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10, image has some edge wear incl. Tiny pinhole at top and some chipping at bott. right corner. Pre accident Campanella signed photos are quite rare and very desirable. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 796 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Clemente, Face, Friend, Skinner, and Thomas. Sigs range from 2-8 out of 10 with majority rating 6 or better. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$950.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 797 1958 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (20) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Howard, Larsen, Ford, Bauer, and Slaughter. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10 and ball has a date of "May,1958" printed on side panel. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00_ $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 798 1957 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Clean off white "Major League" ball signed by (27) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Stengel, Howard, Larsen, Kubek, Slaughter, Bauer, Keller, Ford, and McDougald. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, fine condition example of a vintage Yankee AL Championship ball with a rare Casey Stengel signature. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 799 Mickey Mantle and others auto. baseball c.1950's. Cream color International League ball signed by (12) players incl. Mantle, Ford, Aaron, Mathews, and Stengel. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, ball has some light wear incl. a few minor abrasions. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 800 1955 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Clear coated and toned Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Ford, Slaughter, Rizzuto, Howard, Dickey, McDougald, and Lopat. Stengel signature is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
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