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Items For The Auction of November 6, 2004
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301 |
Jim Rice professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34oz. Bat exhibits incredible usage incl. heavy pine tar residue on handle, ball marks, and repaired handle crack. Faded #14 written on knob end, Rice has signed the barrel in black ink. Jim Rice was a key component of the Red Sox teams for many years during the 1970-80's era including the 1986 AL Championship season. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($275.00-$375.00)
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$300.00
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302 |
1986 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Near white to white B.Brown AL ball signed by (29) members of the infamous 1986 AL Champion Red Sox who fell victim to a routine ground ball and ghosts of the past. Players include Clemens, Evans, Seaver, Boggs, Rice, Barrett, Hurst, and Gedman. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$650.00
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303 |
Wade Boggs professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. Cupped end barrel has C235 model stamped above signature and has been signed by Boggs, #26 written in black on knob end. Bat exhibits excellent usage wear including pine tar residue on handle and ball/stitch markings on barrel. Boggs is regarded as one of the finest batsman of his era winning the AL batting title five times during his career. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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304 |
1958 Milwaukee Braves team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (29) members of the NL Champion Braves incl. Aaron, Mathews, Spahn, Haney, Burdette, Adcock, Logan, Schoendienst, Torre, Bruton, and Crandall. Sigs range from 6-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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305 |
Significant Hank Aaron professional model bat used to hit his 740th home run. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33oz. Model number A99 is stamped on knob end along with 44 written in black ink on both ends of the bat. Usage wear is evident including pine tar residue on the handle, ball/stitching markings on the barrel, and beginnings of a crack around the trademark area. Bat has been signed and dated 6/14/75 by both Hank Aaron and Nolan Ryan. Aaron clouted his 740th home run off of Ryan at a game played in Milwaukee on June 14, 1975. One of the most significant and well documented Aaron game bats to come into the marketplace with unimpeachable provenance. In addition, the bat ranks as one of the highest numeral home run bats held in private hands with the added bonus of being hit off of the All-Time strikeout king Nolan Ryan. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll, LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.), and letter of provenance typed on Milwaukee Brewers stationary and signed by Hank Aaron: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$31,000.00
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306 |
1957 Milwaukee Braves team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (28) members of the World Champion Braves incl. Aaron, Mathews, Spahn, Schoendienst, Burdette, Crandall, and Haney. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, ball remains clean overall except for two small areas of toning on side panels. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$425.00
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307 |
Fine Hank Aaron professional model baseball bat c.1959. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33oz. Bat has S2 stamped on knob end with some red ink residue, barrel retains early Aaron style facs. signature stampings. Overall usage wear is very strong with ball/stitching markings including a concentrated amount on one area of the barrel. Factory records indicate that Aaron ordered eight of these bats in February and March of 1959. Aaron has signed the bat in sharpie on the barrel, very rare 1950's era game bat from the Home Run king. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX |
($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
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$9,500.00
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308 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball c.1930. Lightly toned official NL baseball with indiscernable Minor League President's stamp on side panel signed by Ruth and the sweet spot and Gehrig on a side panel. Ruth signature rates 6 out of 10, Gehrig rates 5/6 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$3,300.00
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309 |
Mel Ott auto. album page. 4 1/2"x5 1/2" unlined album page with a very bold black ink signature of Ott alongside of a newspaper cut photo. Signature rates 10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$650.00
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310 |
Mickey Mantle signed original photograph. Fine original 6 1/2"x9 1/2" color image of Mantle holding his 500th home run ball signed, "Mickey Mantle No. 7". Photo is signed on back by photographer David Butow, fine Mantle signed image is the first example that we have seen offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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311 |
Fred "Cy" Williams auto. typed letter. Dated 1926 typed letter on H&B stationary regarding Williams' endorsement of the Louisville Slugger brand of baseball bats. Signed in black by Williams who was a feared slugger of the 1920's era. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$450.00
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312 |
Roberto Clemente auto. display piece. Color illustrative image of Clemente in Pirates uniform signed boldly in blue ink, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente". Salutation and signature rate 9/10 out of 10, overall size is 5 1/4"x8 1/2". Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$1,700.00
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313 |
Rare Roberto Clemente auto. personal check. Dated 3/20/1965 personal check signed in blue ink by Clemente. Signature rates 9 out of 10 with the "PAID" cancellation partially intersecting the first name. Clemente checks are exceedingly rare and desirable. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,750.00
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314 |
1959 Chicago White Sox team auto. baseball. Clean near white Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the AL Champion White Sox incl. Fox, Lopez, Klusewski, Aparicio, Cash, Wynn, and Gutteridge. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10, stunning condition specimen: NM |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,700.00
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315 |
Norm Cash single signed baseball. Cream colored Monarch "Official League" ball signed on a side panel, "To Janine Best Wishes Norm Cash 12-20-72". Signature rates 8 out of 10, "To Janine" salutation is in a darker blue ink then the signature and is unclear as to whether or not it was written by Cash. Cash is a popular figure who died young in 1986. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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DNS
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316 |
Hank Aaron photograph c.1961. Crisp 8"x10" black and white image of Aaron batting, retains H&B paper label on back by photographers "Bill & Bob photos". Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$350.00
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317 |
Roy Campanella photograph by Don Wingfield c.1950's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Campy batting in Brooklyn uniform. Stamped by photographer Wingfield on reverse and H&B. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$350.00
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318 |
Pair of Jackie Robinson advertising photographs c.1950's. Lot of two 7"x10" black and white images of Robinson advertising Chesterfield brand cigarettes. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,050.00
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319 |
Mickey Mantle photograph by Don Wingfield c.1950's. Black and white image of Mantle batting with stadium in the background. Stamped by Wingfield and H&B on reverse, front has some light corner wear. Very fine period image of Mantle. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($350.00-$450.00)
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$850.00
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320 |
1957 Mickey Mantle and Al Kaline photograph by Bob Olen. Black and white 8"x10" photo of Kaline and Mantle taken at Yankee Stadium when Mantle received his 1956 silver bat for winning the AL batting title. Stamped by Olen on back with paper I.d. label. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$350.00
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321 |
Stan Musial photograph by George Dorrill c.1942-44. Beautiful black and white 8"x10" image of a young Musial leaning over a group of bats. Stamped on reverse by noted photographer Dorrill. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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322 |
Joe DiMaggio photograph c.1940's. Charming 7"x9" sepia tone image of DiMaggio holding a baby whi is staring at Joe while grasping a miniature bat. Stamped Press Association on reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$40.00
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323 |
Milwaukee Braves "Sluggers" photograph c.1961. Black and white 8"x10" image of Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Joe Adcock. Marked on back by "Bill & Bob photographers": NM
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$400.00
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324 |
Sept. 28, 1941 Ted Williams photograph. One of the more famous images of Williams kissing his Louisville Slugger bat after ending the season at a batting average of .406. 7"x9": EX-MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$875.00
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325 |
Satchell Paige and Dizzy Dean photograph c.1943. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of the two HOF pitchers taken at Louisville's Parkway Field during a War Bond game. Has some minor surface wrinkling and light corner wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$325.00
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326 |
Eddie Mathews photograph by Don Wingfield c.1960. Black and white 8"x10" image of Mathews batting. Stamped by Wingfield on the back. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($100.00-$150.00)
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$250.00
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327 |
Louisville Slugger souvenir children's t-shirt c.1950-60's. Youth size unused souvenir shirt with player caricature and facsimile signatures on the front incl. Ruth, Maris, Aaron, and Mantle. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($150.00-$200.00)
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$25.00
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328 |
1916 "Who's Who in Baseball" with Ty Cobb on the cover. desirable first edition of this popular baseball publication with Cobb on the cover. Cover has some minor soiling and interior has small corner stain. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$425.00
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329 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. baseball bat decal folio album page. Original folio page features three vintage H&B decals incl. Frank Baker, Harry Gowdy, and Bennie Kauff models. 7"x11" with light wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($450.00-$650.00)
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$325.00
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330 |
1944 World Series program. Unscored program issued for the game played at Pittsburgh. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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331 |
Joe Judge auto. handwritten letter. Dated 1932 letter penned to Henry Morrow at H&B endorsing the usage of Louisville Slugger bats by the longtime Major League player. Signed in black fountain pen, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$200.00
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332 |
Tris Speaker auto. typed letter. Dated 1945 letter typed on Speaker's stationary with content regarding an article that Speaker had written for an H&B publication. Signed in bold blue ink by Speaker, has light original fold lines. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,250.00
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333 |
Rogers Hornsby auto. photograph. Striking 5"x7" sepia tone image of Hornsby batting signed in bold blue fountain pen, "To Jack from Rogers Hornsby". Signature rates 10 out of 10, signed to former H&B employee Jack McGrath. Stamped Apex photography on back. One of the finest Hornsby signed images we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,700.00
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334 |
Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1933. Thick stock 9"x12" paper broadside picturing various star players endorsing Louisville Slugger bats. Players include Foxx, Klein, Terry, and Cronin. Has some minor corner wear incl. small crease. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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335 |
Larry Lajoie auto. handwritten letter. Dated 1951 handwritten letter on Lajoie's stationary as sent to Hillerich & Bradsby requesting a Lajoie model bat be sent to him. Boldly signed "Larry Lajoie" at the bottom. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,300.00
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336 |
Scarce William "Buck" Ewing auto. typed letter. Dated Oct. 15, 1898 typewritten letter on J.F. Hillerich & Son stationary endorsing Louisville Slugger bats. Letter is boldly signed "Wm. Ewing" in black ink at the bottom rating 9 out of 10. The paper has light original fold line and has some slight separation at one joint on the left edge. Ewing is one of the most desired and elusive of all 19th century Hall of Famer autographs. Significant piece originating from an impeccable source. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: Letter:VG-EX, Signature: NM
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($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$41,000.00
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337 |
1928 New York Yankees auto. baseball. Lightly toned Barnard AL ball signed by (14) members of the World Champion 1928 Yankees. Players include Ruth, Gehrig, Pennock, Hoyt, Lazzeri, and Combs. Sigs range from 5-7 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-EX
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($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$4,400.00
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337a |
Rare Louisville Slugger cardboard advertising sign c.1940's. One of the most desirable of the period Louisville Slugger related cardboard advertising display pieces featuring a colorful collage arrangement of the Hall of Fame surrounded by vignette player photographs. Players include Ruth, Cobb, Collins, Sisler, Wagner, Gehrig, and Speaker. Pair of crossed bats have Joe DiMaggio and Cobb markings. The sign retains its original easel back and remains in nearly as issued original condition having only a few light surface wrinkles and minimal border wear. The colors are fresh and vibrant with strong original surface. Very impressive advertising display piece in superb condition grade: NM
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($5,000.00-$7,000.00)
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$8,500.00
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338 |
Mickey Vernon cardboard advertising display c.1947. Easel back cardboard display measures 15"x20" and features colorful caricture of Vernon surrounded by various individual scenes. Has some minor surface wear mostly at the edges, includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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339 |
Stan Musial cardboard advertising display c.1947. Easel back cardboard display measures 15"x20" and features colorful caricature of Musial batting surrounded by various individual scenes. Easily the cleanest example of this tough sign that we have encountered with almost no usage or age wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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340 |
Ted Williams cardboard advertising display c.1947. Easel back cardboard display measures 15"x20" and features colorful caricature of Williams batting surrounded by various individual scenes. Superb example with very little wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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341 |
Unique Ted Williams advertising display original artwork c.1947. Significant original illustrative artwork for the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. cardboard advertising display pieces (See Lot 340) measures 15"x20" with original applied company logo and trademarks. Watercolor and ink caricatures feature color tinting and are signed by artist Sam Davis in pencil at the bottom. The offered sign is the first original of its type to be offered to the public and includes a letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,600.00
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342 |
Connie Mack and Jimmie Foxx Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1931. Thick stock paper broadside measures 9"x12" and is blank backed picturing Foxx and Mack examining Louisville Slugger bats. Period pencil notation at top (removeable if desired) denotes that the ad was featured in the April 1931 issue of "Sporting Goods Dealer". Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,000.00
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343 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1932. Large 12"x19" window display paper poster picturing sluggers from the 1931 World Series who use the Louisville Slugger brand incl. Foxx, Simmons, Cochrane, Frisch, and Hafey. Very clean overall with original mailing fold lines and features promotional letter from H&B on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($350.00-$450.00)
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$600.00
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344 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1930's. Thick stock paper window display poster measures 11"x16" advertising Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Pictures several sluggers of the era including Babe Ruth. Has two original mailing fold lines and has an illustrative image of Ruth giving a boy a bat on the mailing reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($375.00-$475.00)
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$950.00
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345 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1935. Large 16"x21" paper window display poster advertising Louisville Slugger bats featuring several images of Major League players incuding Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Very clean overall with original mailing fold line and H&B advertising materials on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($400.00-$600.00)
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$1,000.00
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346 |
"Play Ball" advertising poster c.1939. Colorful 12"x18" blank backed paper poster advertising a promotional giveaway of baseball items by the Royal Crown Cola company. Items include Louisville Slugger bats, Goldsmith balls, and Goldsmith gloves.Has light original mailing fold lines and a small area of staining at top left. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$325.00
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347 |
Fine Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1931-32. Rare photographic window display poster measures 16"x21" with several photographs of Babe Ruth taken in part from the Christy Walsh All-America Sports Reels. Poster remains very clean with crisp original contrast and has light original fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$3,000.00
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348 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1930's. Thick stock paper poster measures 19"x25" and was issued to promote the A.J. Reach, Wright & Ditson Canadian division of Hillerich & Bradsby. One half of the poster pictures star players who have used Louisville Slugger bats incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Wagner, and Cobb. Bottom half is inverted and has ads for Louisville Slugger bats. Exhibits minor age wear with original mailing fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradbsy Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$100.00
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349 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1920-30's. Thick stock paper window display poster measures 16"x22" with color tinted bat graphic superimposed onto a stadium view. Inset photo of the New York Giants is at the right edge with an advertisement for Louisville Slugger on the left. Has some original mailing fold lines and a few minor splits at fold joints. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($350.00-$450.00)
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$500.00
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350 |
Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1930's. Thick stock paper window display poster measures 16"x22" and pictures a color tinted bat graphic superimposed on forest setting. Two inset images of bat factory related are at the bottom along with advertising paragraph. Has some light original mailing fold lines, a few minor splits at fold joints, and a small period ink notation in the right margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$350.00
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351 |
Lot of two Louisville Colonels related baseball photographs c.1920's. Handsome pair of sepia tone 8"x10" images taken at Louisville's Eclipse Park in the 1920's. Players include Cuban player Merito Acosta and a young HOF'er Joe McCarthy taken long before he became manager of the NY Yankees. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$450.00
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352 |
Kennesaw Mountain Landis studio photograph c.1920-30's. Cabinet mounted 8"x10" sepia tone studio image of Commissioner Landis by Underwood & Underwood. Image has some minor surface wear incl. small chip to Landis' face. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$25.00
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353 |
Honus Wagner photograph c.1930's. Original sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner and teammate Larry French looking through the bats at the H&B factory. Mounted on period cabinet board with ink titling as coming from the R.G. Potter Collection. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$260.00
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354 |
Jimmie Foxx photograph c.1930's. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Foxx in Red Sox uniform kneeling with bats. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$200.00
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355 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1932. Sepia tone 8"x10 photo of Ruth batting while two young boys peer over his shoulder. Image has some very minor surface wrinkling in a few areas. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$600.00
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356 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1940's. Black and white 8"x10" promotional photograph taken during the filiming of "The Babe Ruth Story" picturing Ruth teaching William Bendix how to hit. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$50.00
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357 |
Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein photograph c.1933. Sepia tone 7"x9" image of the two Philadelphia sluggers taken at the inaugural 1933 All-Star game played in Chicago. Period H&b archive notations remain on the back, includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$1,000.00
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358 |
Frank Frisch photograph by Charles Conlon c.1920's. Attractive 6 1/2"x8 1/2" sepia tone image of Frisch in NY Giants uniform holding a bat. Image exhibits classic Conlon composition and clarity with tiny corner chip at top right. Back is stamped with Conlon's 118th St. New York address stamping. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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359 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1921. Sepia tone 7"x9" image of Ruth selecting a baseball bat in front of a dugout. Period back notations indicate that the photo was taken on Labor Day in a game between Boston and New York in which Ruth hit his 51st home run of the season. Photo has some edge chipping and a tear at bottom left area. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$500.00
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360 |
Ty Cobb photograph c.1920's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Cobb rounding the bases in Detroit uniform. Appears to be an original print from the glass negative produced several years after it was originally taken. Period H&B notations remain on back, front of the image has some surface wrinkling and some general moderate wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG
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($350.00-$450.00)
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$325.00
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361 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1930's. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth taken at close range with exceptional facial detail evident. Photo has some wear including a chip at right edge and some small tears. Interior image remains fairly clean and could be easily matted for display. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: GD-VG
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$160.00
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362 |
Jackie Robinson photograph by George Burke c.1940's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Robinson taken in Dodger uniform. Classic Burke depth of field exhibited and has been stamped by Burke on the reverse. Front of the photo has some vertical creases including two that intersect with Robinson's face. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: GD-VG
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$110.00
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363 |
Waner brothers photograph c.1920's. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Paul and Lloyd Waner standing with bats on the field. Identified in period black ink at the bottom "P and L Waner". Top corners have some small chips otherwise the photo remains fairly clean with only light surface wear. Stamped Todd Studios on the reverse, this very image was used in several period H&B advertising pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX
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($175.00-$250.00)
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$450.00
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364 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1933. Black and white 7"x8 1/4" image of Ruth hitting a home run in the inaugural 1933 All-Star game played in Chicago. Photo has some minor edge wear and surface wrinkling. Stamped Acme Newspapers on the back. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$750.00
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365 |
Ty Cobb photograph by George Burke c.1928. Black and white 8"x10" image of Cobb taken during his final season with the Phila. Athletics. Stamped by Burke and H&B on the reverse. Image has some light surface wrinkling on the front. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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366 |
Honus Wagner photograph by George Burke c.1930-40's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Wagner in Pirates uniform as a coach for the team. Stamped by Burke on the back, front has some surface wrinkling and edge wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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367 |
Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger related pieces. Includes original 1911 J.F. Hillerich & Son invoice for several bats including quantities for the Brooklyn BBC: EX and vintage photograph of Bud Hillerich working on a bat at a lathe by R.G. Potter, Louisville (8"x10" in studio matting): EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$85.00
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368 |
Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger related pieces. Includes original 1901 J.F. Hillerich & Son invoice for various supplies including paint and linseed oil: VG-EX and a reproduction matted photograph of the original Clay St., Louisville planing mill that included "J.F. Hillerich Job Turning". 12"x14": NM. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
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($150.00-$250.00)
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$90.00
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368a |
John Finzer & Bros. tobacco cutter c.1900. Ornate cast iron tobacco cutter titled "Five Bro's Tobacco W'ks" as issued by the Louisville, KY manufacturer. Retains majority of its original paint and measures 18" long: EX
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($400.00-$600.00)
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$175.00
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369 |
Scarce Ed Hanlon autographed handwritten letter. Dated Dec. 4, 99' as written to J.F. Hillerich, "Sirs, Having found your "Slugger Bats" all that is desired wish for you to forward 3 doz. to Washington Park, Brooklyn NY. Yours Very Truly Ed Hanlon". The letter was sent by Hanlon from his home in Baltimore where he had recently led the Orioles to several Championship seasons. Hanlon became the Brooklyn manager in 1899 and is regarded as a pioneer at the occupation who later influenced the likes of John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1996 Hanlon autographed pieces are virtually non-existent with the offered example being the first that we have handled. Overall size of the letter is 6"x10 1/2" (unfolded), signature remains very bold rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hilleruch & Bradsby Co: EX
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($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$21,000.00
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370 |
Significant 1898 Boston Red Stockings team autographed correspondence. One page typed letter on J.F. Hillerich & Son stationary sent to team captain Hugh Duffy asking for the endorsement and signatures of the Boston players. Duffy replies as follows, "J.F. Hillerich & Son Louisville, KY Gentleman: The members of the Boston Base Ball team thoroughly endorse the bats of your manufacture. Every member of the team using the bat in preference to any others and the result of their use is shown by our standing in the Championship race. Yours very truly, Capt. Hugh Duffy". Underneath Duffy's letter the team members have signed in black ink including C.A. Nichols, Victor Willis, James Collins, W.R. Hamilton, R.L. Lowe, and Fred Tenney. Including Duffy a total of (16) players have signed the letter. Although fragile the letter remains remarkably clean with original fold lines and some light age toning. Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10. Boston won the National League championship in 1898 finishing with 101 wins. Based on rarity, impeccable provenance, and quantity of obscure Hall of Famer signatures the offered piece must be considered one of the finest 19th century baseball related autographed documents to be made avaialable to the collecting public. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$23,000.00
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371 |
Scarce 1898 Philadelphia BBC team autographed Baker Bowl inaugural game invitation. Incredible autographed document signed by members of the 1898 Philadelphia club. Offered is an original May 2, 1895 invitation to the inaugural game played at Philadelphia's newly opened Baker Bowl. The stadium was the first cantilever design park to be built eliminating the usage of the concrete columns many of which obstructed fans viewpoints. On the reverse of the invitation which, apparently, Ed Delahanty found laying around is the following hand written letter, "Phila. Pa Oct.,13-98--J.F. Hillerich & Son--Gentleman, We the undersigned members of the Phila. Ball Club have use your bats for a great many season and want no others". Underneath are the signatures of (13) team members incl. E.J. Delahanty, M.Cross, Nap Lajoie, E. Flick, and Wm. Douglass. The paper does have a few period tape repairs to the front and one piece on the back which does intersect with the final letter in Delahanty's last name. Although the paper exhibits some age wear including the aforementioned tape repairs the signatures remain notably clean ranging from 7-9 out of 10. Although the significance of this piece includes the rarity of the invitation itself and several notable 19th century signatures such as Nap Lajoie it cannot be understated as to the rarity of the Ed Delahanty autograph. Delahanty was one of the finest batsman of the 19th century and was the only player in Major League history to lead the American and National league in batting average. On July 2, 1903 Delahanty elected to leave the Washington American League team in order to join the New York Giants of the National League. He left the team in Detroit and took a train eastward towards New York. Apparently Delahanty was removed from the train for rude behavior and possibly intoxication and while crossing a bridge over the Niagara river he plunged to his death. For years there was speculation as to whether it was an accident, suicide, or foul play. For all of these reasons, and more obviously the fact that Delahanty died a sudden and early death, his autograph is considered by many advanced collectors to be the most elusive of all HOF inductees. Stunning piece of the highest rarity and unimpeachable provenance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: Invitation: GD, Signatures: Range VG-NM
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($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$26,000.00
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372 |
1937 New York Giants team photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of the NL Champion Giants posed in three rows. Players include Hubbell, Ott, and Terry. Stamped by photographer Wm. Greene on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$600.00
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373 |
1933 photograph of Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Chuck Klein, and Jimmie Foxx. Black and white 7"x9" image of the four sluggers admiring each others Louisville Slugger bats. Photo was taken at the 1933 All-Star game in Chicago and is notated as such on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,100.00
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374 |
Chicago Cubs photograph c.1930's. Sepia tone 7"x9" image of five Cubs players standing with bats in the dugout. Players are identified on th back as Cuyler, Hornsby, Wilson, Grimm, and Stephenson. Photo has some tape repair at bottom center and some light surface wrinkling. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG
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($100.00-$150.00)
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$425.00
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375 |
Hank Greenberg photograph c.1939. Beautiful 6 1/2"x8 1/2" black and white photo of Greenberg in uniform holding a Louisville Slugger bat. Stamped by photographer Wm. Greene on reverse, includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$300.00
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376 |
Lefty Grove photograph by George Burke c.1930's. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Grove in Red Sox uniform stamped on the back by Burke. Includes letter or provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$125.00
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377 |
George Kelly original photographic advertising display piece c.1920's. Original cabinet mount measuring 7 1/2"x9 1/2" featuring a photograph of Kelly along with hand drawn facsimile signatures of various players including kelly, Ruth, Cobb, and Sisler. Blank space in the center most likely for the advertising text. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($250.00-$350.00)
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$650.00
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378 |
Ty Cobb photograph attributed to George Grantham Bain. Crisp 5"x7" black and white image of Cobb in a batting pose c.1917 is stamped by H&B on the reverse. Based on the emulsion and paper type we believe that this image was printed from the original glass negative during the 1920-30's era. Very fine original Cobb image attributed to one of the game's greatest photographers. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($400.00-$600.00)
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$200.00
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379 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1930. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth batting during Spring Training. Has some light age wrinkling. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$150.00
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380 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1940's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Ruth batting appears to be taken as a promotional piece. Stamped by photographer Wm. Greene on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$70.00
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381 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1940's. Black and white 7 1/2"x10" image of Ruth batting during the filming of "Pride of the Yankees". Stamped by photographer Hal McAlpin on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: NM
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$100.00
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382 |
Babe Ruth autographed article proof c.1930-40's. Two page typewritten proof for an article on Louisville Slugger bats by Babe Ruth. Text quotes Ruth on his history with Louisville Slugger bats with regard to length, weight, and his success throughout his career in using the bats. Includes some period notated revisions which are not in Ruth's hand. At the bottom of the second page Ruth has signed in bold blue fountain pen, "OK Babe Ruth" giving his approval of the final text. Fine Ruth signature exemplar signed on a desirable period document of a superb provenance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: Letter" EX-MT, Signature: NM-MT
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($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$8,500.00
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383 |
George Sisler autographed article proof c.1930-40's. Four page typewritten article proof written by Sisler with regards to batting. Sisler has hand notated changes throughout including several newly penned paragraphs. On the fourth page Sisler has signed twice in fountain pen in addition to a handwritten letter to Henry Morrow at H&B in thanks for asking Sisler to write the article. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$600.00
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384 |
Large format photograph of Hank Greenberg and Bud Hillerich c.1930's. Oversized 11"x14" black and white image of the two gentleman shaking hands. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($275.00-$375.00)
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$60.00
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385 |
Rare large format photograph of the Philadelphia Athletics $100,000 infield. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Stuffy McInnis, Eddie Collins, Jack Barry, and Frank Baker taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers game played at Boston's Braves Field. Photo has some wear to the corners including a few small tears. Players names have been written in period ink at top margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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386 |
Rare large format photograph of Tris Speaker. Striking oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of the HOF outfielder taking batting practice on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Players names have been written in period ink at bottom margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($600.00-$800.00)
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$400.00
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387 |
Rare large format photograph of Bill Kerrigan and Cy Young. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of the two legendary Red Sox players shaking hands on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Wonderful period image of the greatest pitcher in baseball history with players names written in period ink at bottom margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$400.00
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388 |
Rare large format photograph of Jack Barry. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Barry taking batting practice on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Tris Speaker and Nick Altrock are looking on from a distance, players names are written in period ink at the bottom margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$110.00
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389 |
Rare large format photograph of Honus Wagner. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Wagner batting with Nick Altrock catching taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Players names have been written in period ink at the bottom margin. Uncommon large format image of Wagner. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$450.00
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390 |
Rare large format photograph of the 1903 Boston Red Sox infielders. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Candy LaChance, Hobe Ferris, Fred Parent, and Jimmy Collins taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. These four players were the infielders on the Red Sox 1903 World Championship team. Photo has a chip at top right corner and period ink titling notation at top margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX
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($350.00-$550.00)
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$100.00
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391 |
Rare large format photograph of Honus Wagner. Exceptional oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Wagner selecting a bat taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Photo retains fine clarity and contrast with fans in the stands providing a pleasing backdrop. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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392 |
Rare large format photograph of Ty Cobb and others c.1930. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Bill Kerrigan, Nick Altrock, Ty Cobb, Fred Clarke, and Beans Riordan taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Players names are written in period ink at the bottom margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-EX/MT
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($450.00-$650.00)
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$100.00
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393 |
Rare large format photograph of Honus Wagner. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image of Wagner standing in uniform taken on Sept. 8, 1930 at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. Retains crisp contrast and clarity with only one small tear at left edge that has a tape repair. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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394 |
Rare September 8, 1930 Old Timers Day team photograph. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image taken at an Old Timers Day game played at Boston's Braves Field. The game featured (17) Hall of Famers which may well have been the largest such gathering at that date on one field. Players in attendance included Cobb, Young, Baker, Wagner, Clarke, Collins, Wood, Speaker, and Bender. Photo has a tiny corner chip at top right and a tiny edge tear at left side. This is the first example of this historic photograph that we have encountered for public offering. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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395 |
"League Regulation" Hillerich & Bradsby Co. decal bat c.1915. Full size 33" long two toned bat features a red and green decal on the barrel end. Early H&B "Semi-Pro" scirpt centerbrand remains strong and decal is approx. 85% intact: EX
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($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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396 |
Pie Traynor professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 40oz. Bat shows evident wear and has some dryness to the barrel end from moisture. exposure. Facsimile signature stamping remains fairly strong. Tough 1920-30's era Pirates HOF'er game bat. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: VG-EX
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($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$3,900.00
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