Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of November 12th, 2005

Lot Number	Item Description	Est. Price Range	Sold For Price

1	Spalding baseball bat display rack c.1910-15. Wooden "A" frame rack was used to showcase Spalding model bats in sporting goods departments. Top rail has "Base Ball Bats" stenciled boldy in black on both sides and remains in original condition. The rack itself retains approx. 2/3 of its original wrought iron bat hooks. The Spalding painted metal sign at the top is an exact replica of an original. Overall height is 72" tall. Fine period baseball related display piece which nicely showcases vintage bat collections: EX	($6,500.00-$8,500.00)	$3,500.00

2	Fine Ty Cobb decal bat c.1910. Full size professional quality Louisville Slugger dash dot dash model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.2oz. Hand turned bat of the highest quality exhibits literally no usage retaining its original surface with very pronounced graining. Vertical style decal on the barrel end pictures a young Ty Cobb in uniform. The decal remains as issued with bright original color and only two chips to the surface, including one at the top in Cobb's name. Although obviously not used, the offered bat is identical to those used by Cobb and other Major League players during the era: Bat: NM, Decal: EX/MT-NM	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$5,000.00

3	Harry Gowdy decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Full size Louisville Slugger model 40HG bat measures 35 1/2" long with a rare decal featuring Harry Gowdy. Decal remains approx. 90% intact with some minimal chipping. The bat handle has a repaired handle crack. Very rare decal bat from this popular early 20th century series: Bat: EX, Decal: EX/MT-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$900.00

4	Ty Cobb decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Full size Louisville Slugger model 40TC bat measures 34" long with a vertical "Georgia Peach" decal depicting Cobb batting on the barrel end. The decal remains approx. 75% intact with some losses to Cobb's facial area and the left edge. The bat itself features finely grained two toned appearance with light general wear: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

5	Eddie Collins miniature decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Uncommon 18" size variation features a colorful horizontal decal of Collins on the barrel end. Decal remains 90% intact with a few small chips including one to the left side of Collins' head: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$525.00

6	Superb Honus Wagner miniature decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Unused 12" Louisville Slugger model 40WJ bat with intact horizontal decal of Honus Wagner. Decal remains in original unrestored condition with only a few minor areas of wear primarily to the edges (95% intact): NM	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$1,900.00

7	Ty Cobb miniature decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Louisville Slugger model 40TC measures 14" long and features an uncommon vertical decal of Ty Cobb at the barrel end. The decal remains in fine original condition with only a few vertical surface scratches on Cobb's body. The remainder of the decal retains its original gloss and color. The bat itself is clean with two very small holes in the wood above the decal which have been filled. One of the cleanest examples of this difficult decal style bat that we have encountered: EX/MT-NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,800.00

8	Ty Cobb miniature decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Louisville Slugger 14" long miniature bat with horizontal decal of Ty Cobb on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 85% intact with some inpainting to chipped areas, most of which are in the gilt decoration near the bottom: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,600.00

9	Rare Joe Jackson decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Two toned Louisville Slugger model 40JJ dash dot dash bat measures 33" long and reatins beautiful original color and finish. The barrel end has a horizontal decal featuring an image of Jackson and facsimile signature. Decal remains in original unrestored condition and is approx. 85% intact. The facial area of Jackson and the word "Slugger" have some surface wear. Uncommon unrestored full size Jackson decal bat with desirable original surface: Bat: EX-MT, Decal: EX	($1,750.00-$2,500.00)	$2,600.00

10	Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger related paper items. Includes 1910 J.F. Hillerich & Son invoice featuring a Honus Wagner model decal bat. Lot also includes a 1934 Hillerich & Bradsby Co. purchasing order. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$45.00

10a	Tunnicliff family lemon peel style baseball c.1839. Early one piece construction baseball which originated from the family of Horatio Tunnicliff of Springfield Center, NY near Cooperstown. The Tunnicliff family history in this country dates back to 1783 with strong ties in the Cooperstown area of New York. The Tunnicliff Inn was established in 1802 and remains a popular tourist attraction in Cooperstown to date. The offered ball descended in the family of Horatio Tunnicliff to his great grandson. According to family history the baseball was part of an early display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame relating to early equipment. While it cannot be confirmed that this is the case it is clear that several showcases of early equipment (including baseballs) are visible in period photographs taken at the Hall of Fame (included). Also included with the baseball is a vintage sepia tone 8"x10" photograph taken of the offered ball in which the titling reads as follows, "Actual size photo of original hand made one piece cover baseball used in 1839. Owned at that time by the late Horatio Tunnicliff of Springfield Center, NY, near Cooperstown, NY". The image is incredibly detailed picturing both sides of the ball which match the actual ball perfectly. The ball itself is intact with some period stitch reinforcement (visible in the period photo as well). One panel of the ball has some very slight adhesive residue mentioned for accuracy only. Very early piece of baseball equipment with unique period photo documentation and prestigious family pedigree. Includes letter of provenance from the great grandson, (2) vintagte HOF photo postcards picturing the equipment cases, and the period photograph picturing the ball itself: VG-EXá	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$3,100.00

11	Louisville Bat Co. model baseball bat c.1910. 36" long bat with horseshoe shaped logo at the centerbrand: VG-EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$50.00

12	Lot of (3) 1874 "Nameless Baseball Association" handwritten letters. Group of three dated 1874 handwritten letters on "Nameless Baseball Association" stationary (yes, the name is correct) with content regarding match play by several notable teams such as the Atlantics and the Staten Islanders. Each letter is signed, "I. Bayard Brasher" as sent to Mr. John Robinson: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$400.00

13	Fine lemon peel style baseball c.1850-60's. High quality 9" circumference, one piece construction, lemon peel style baseball retains its original interior stitching and rich brown patina. Easily the finest example that we have handled with respect to condition and quality level: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$900.00

14	Rare Spalding umpire's counter with Five Balls/Four Strikes configuration c.1890. Early celluloid pocket counter features Spalding logo on one side and a mechanical scorer on the reverse. Rarely offered piece in that the rules change from five balls to four and four strikes to three occurred in 1887: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$700.00

15	Catcher's inflatable chest protector c.1900. Rare canvas chest protector with original shoulder straps and leather neck padding. Unmarked except for model #711: VG-EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$1,000.00

16	Spalding spider style catcher's mask c.1890-1910. Adult size mask with leather chin and forehead padding retains its original headstrap with large Spalding label: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

17	Hand tinted baseball photographic display piece c.1880-90's. Oversized 13"x19" oval studio portrait of an early uniformed baseball player with bat. Portrait exhibits nice hand painted details. Framed in its original grain painted oval Victorian frame. Charming 19th century display piece: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$600.00

18	Presentational baseball bat and trophy ball c.1870's. Finely crafted rosewood trophy bat measures 40" long and has a silverplated ring (1 1/2" wide) around the center of the bat. At the knob, a unique fitted silverplate acorn style end is affixed to the wooden handle. The mahogany bat has been beautifully grain painted to resemble a rosewood surface. The bat retains its original unrestored surface with two minute holes on the barrel and some minor surface wear. Discovered with the bat is a very early figure eight style presentational baseball. The ball is slightly oversized with an 11" circumference and exhibits remnants of its original gilt presentational paint. Ball retains its original high quality stitching. Both items originated from the estate of a Ben Shibe family relative. In Reach Sporting Goods, Shibe and partner Al Reach built a baseball equipment company of formidable stature. Shibe later went on to build Shibe Park, and along with his family, was involved in the operations of the Philadelphia Athletics for many years. Rare original pair of 19th century baseball presentational items of the highest quality: EX	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	DNS

19	D&M baseball equipment advertising display sign c.1910-15. Rare die cut cardboard advertising display features an oversized D&M model baseball atop a color lithographic game scene. Sign measures an impressive 20"x20" retaining its original, unused, easel backstand. Has a few minor pinhole repairs that have been professionally inpainted. Display pieces from this era, in the offered medium, are rarely found in this large size format: EX	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$2,100.00

20	Unusual baseball pitcher's mound tamper c.1920-30's. Wonderful primitive baseball oddity which was used to flatten the pitcher's mound and/or, presumably, the area around home plate. Constructed with a 32" long "Manchester No.8" model bat made by Piper Bat Co. of New England, which has been attached to a hand carved, two piece wooden plinth, via a cast iron bracket and receptacle. Highly unusual and interesting piece of vintage baseball equipment: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,300.00

21	Reach baseball glove advertising sign c.1910. Color lithographic window display sign, constructed of thin stick cardboard, depicts a beautiful game scene with two players. Sign measures 8"x11" with its two original suspension holes at the top. The bottom left corner has a small chip and there is a vertical crease at the top left. Color remains in nearly as issued condition: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$800.00

22	Baseball managers decorative fan c.1910. Cardboard fan with blank scorecard front features individual vignette caricatures of the Major League managers. Includes Mack, Clarke, Jennings, Lajoie, Griffith, and Chance. 14" tall with some light age toning to two areas of the fan: EX	($650.00-$850.00)	$500.00

23	Baseball decorative vanity mirror c.1889. Cast metal figural mirror base features a full game scene with pitcher, batter, and catcher posed in an outdoor setting. Retains its original metal easel backstand and is dated 1889 on the reverse. Mirror is replaced: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,200.00

24	Oversized baseball bat c.1910. Impressive 59" long bat with acorn style knob. Most likely fashioned as a trade store sign or as an equipment store display piece. Retains its original surface with some general light handling wear: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,100.00

25	Oversized baseball bat c.1920's. Enormous 72" long maple colored bat has a high gloss surface. Most likely made for an equipment store display or as a trade sign: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$650.00

26	"Base Ball Liniment" enameled advertising sign c.1910-15. Rectangular 12"x26" enameled metal sign, advertising "Base Ball" brand liniment, pictures the liniment box with baseball player graphics. Marked Nelke-Verinrite Signs, NY at the bottom right. Sign has some light surface wear and two areas of inpainting at the top margin: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

27	Folk art baseball scoreboard c.1900-20. Large painted wooden scoreboard of two board construction features hand painted "National" and "American" League categories. The piece retains an original patina and three intact vertical molding pieces. The far left edge is missing a piece of beading and there is some cracking to a few areas, including the vertical molding. There is some surface wear to the paint at the bottom right corner which, actually adds to the eye appeal of the piece. 22"x64": VG-EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$2,100.00

28	"Base Ball Muff" broadside c.1880-1900. Interesting color tinted engraving of a comical 19th century baseball player missing a ball. Beneath the player is a lyrical poem relating to the missed catch. 8"x13" framed piece on thin stock blank backed paper with original fold lines: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$275.00

29	Folk art baseball children's sled c.1888. Wooden sled with original cast iron runners features a painted surface with baseball catcher decoration in polychrome. "Kelley" is painted beneath the player image in reference to the popular 19th century player Mike "King" Kelly (misspelled Kelley on the sled). The song "Slide Kelly Slide" was written in regard to Kelly and likely explains the motive for the titling of the sled. Painted surface remains very fine with brilliant original color and patination. One board of the main body has a repaired fissure. Of the few known examples, the offered sled is among the finest with regard to condition: EX-EX/MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$4,500.00

30	Baseball decorated occupational shaving mug c.1890-1900. Handled porcelain mug with gilt work detail and stylized owner's name with a a crossed bat and ball design on the front. Reverse has a masonic symbol and the word "President". 3 1/2" tall with no cracks or restoration retaining a fine original patina and surface: EX-MT	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	DNS

31	1878 Utica BBC carte de visite. Early studio image of the Utica baseball club posed in full bib front uniforms in a studio setting. Players include Kennedy, Purcell, Gifford, Latham, and McGuiness. 2 1/2"x4" stamped by photographer L.C. Mundy on the reverse, which also exhibits a few period notations: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,500.00

32	Utica Base Ball Club folk art decorative walking cane c.1887. Handsome 19th century cane with hand carved and incised baseball related decoration. The cane was presented to David Dishler who was the owner and manager of the Utica baseball Club in honor of their 1886 International League Championship. The cane features various decorations incl. a baseball game scene, masonic symbols, baseball bat, floral bouquet, and a Spalding baseball symbol. Uncommon and substantive 19th century baseball folk art object in fine original condition. Exhibited in "The Perfect Game: America Looks at Baseball" exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum: EX	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	DNS

33	1886 Utica BBC imperial team cabinet photograph. Oversized 16"x20" mounted image of the International League Champion Utica baseball club. Striking studio image pictures the players in full uniform with period equipment in front. Players are identified on the mount including Latham, Griffin, Carroll, and manager David Dishler (see Lot 32). Piece remains very clean with only minimal surface wear: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,200.00

34	Mission oak rocking chair with baseball decoration c.1910. Oak rocking chair in the style of the Arts & Crafts movement dating to the early 20th century. The crest of the chair back features a carved baseball game scene including pitcher, catcher, and batter in an outdoor setting. Originally one piece of the three piece parlor suite, which rarely surfaces in the marketplace. Chair has some general light usage wear and measures 34" tall and 24" deep: EX	($2,750.00-$3,500.00)	$4,100.00

35	*CORRECTED LOT DESCRIPTION* Baseball decorated ABC plate c.1850-70's. Soft paste Staffordshire style porcelain plate titled "Base Ball Caught on the Fly" features a transfer decorated game scene at the center. 8 1/4" diameter in fine original condition: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$950.00)	$525.00

36	"Miniature Baseball" coin operated game c.1920-30's. Coin operated trade simulator style game remains in working order. Painted metal playing field at the top has some surface wear incl. areas of light rusting. Original wooden casing remains intact with a few surface scratches. 17 1/2" tall: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$550.00

37	1912 "Game of Ship's Baseball". Rare boxed baseball board game features a full game color lithographic scene on the lid. Interior includes color playing field board, playing cards, chips, and rules sheets. The game shows typical usage incl. some surface wear and joint reinforcement: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

38	Baseball decorated glass stein c.1880-90's. Finely crafted hand blown glass stein retains its original pewter lift lid top. The front of the stein features a beautiful hand painted scene depicting a baseball player at bat. 7" tall with no mentionable defects. One of the rarest and most desirable baseball decorative steins of the 19th century: NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,650.00

38a	Baseball player figural andiron c.1910. Single cast iron figural baseball andiron from a pair standing 20" tall with original surface in black paint. Back of the andiron has impressed "09" patent date. Front and back both have some areas of rusting, missing backstand: VG-EXááá	($500.00-$750.00)ááá	$325.00

39	Pair of 1958 Louisville Slugger commemorative black bats. Includes 1958 New York Yankees World Champions and 1958 Milwaukee Braves NL Champions black bat. Each bat remains very clean with minimal wear: NM	($400.00-$600.00)	$800.00

40	1949 New York Yankees commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger model black bat issued for the 1949 World Champion Yankees featuring gilt player names incl. DiMaggio, McCarthy, and Rizzuto. The bat exhibits some minimal surface wear: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$625.00

41	Pair of 1943 Louisville Slugger commemorative black bats. Includes 1943 New York Yankees World Champions black bat and 1943 St. Louis Cardinals NL Champions black bat. Each bat has some minor surface wear including a few scratches: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$200.00

42	1942 NL All-Star team commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger model black bat with NL All-Star team player names in gilt lettering. Players include Reese, Medwick, Durocher, Ott, and Frisch. Bat surface has light to moderate wear: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$375.00

43	1941 New York Yankees commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger model black bat issued for the 1941 World Champion Yankees features gilt player names incl. DiMaggio, McCarthy, and Dickey. The bat surface has some wear incl. some scratching: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

44	1941 AL All-Star team commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger model black bat with AL All-Star team player names in gilt lettering. Players include Williams, DiMaggio, Foxx, Cronin, and Ruffing. Bat surface has some typical handling wear. Tough All-Star bat with relation to the classic game in which Ted Williams hit a dramatic walk off home run: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$800.00

45	Pair of 1940 Louisville Slugger commemorative black bats. Includes one each for the 1940 NL and AL All-Star teams with player names in gilt lettering on the barrel. Players include Williams, Greenberg, Ott, Durocher, and Hubbell. The AL bat has some surface wear including a few noticeable scratches: VG-EX. The NL bat exhibits only minor wear: EX/MT-NM	($800.00-$1,200.00)	$700.00

46	1939 Cincinnati Reds NL Champions commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger model black bat features player names from the NL Champion Reds: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$350.00

47	Pair of 1938 Louisville Slugger commemorative black bats. Includes 1938 New York Yankees World Champions band 1938 Chicago Cubs NL Champions. Each bat has some surface wear including some minor paint chipping to the player names: Range VG/EX-EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,300.00

48	1937 New York Giants NL Champions commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative brown bat with gilt impressed names of the NL Champion Giants incl. Ott, Hubbell, Terry, Bartell, and Berger. Bat remains unusually clean and retains its original Hillerich & Bradsby I.D. tag: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

49	1937 New York Yankees World Champions commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative brown bat with gilt impressed names of the World Champion Yankees incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Lazzeri, McCarthy, Dickey, and Gomez. Bat retains strong signature stampings with some light surface soiling/scratching in a few areas and its original Hillerich & Bradsby I.D. tag (tattered): EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$600.00

50	1936 New York Yankees World Champions commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative brown bat with gilt impressed names of the World Champion Yankees incl. Gehrig, McCarthy, DiMaggio, Lazzeri, and Ruffing. The bat has some light surface wear and some fading to a few of the player names: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$850.00

51	1935 Chicago Cubs NL Champions commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative brown bat with gilt impressed names of the NL Champion Cubs incl. Grimm, Hartnett, Klein, and Lindstrom. The bat exhibits light handling wear: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$1,900.00

52	1935 Detroit Tigers World Champions commemorative baseball bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative brown bat with gilt impressed names of the World Champion Tigers incl. Greenberg, Goslin, Cochrane, and Gehringer. The bat remains in superb original condition with fresh original surface and gilt lettering. Includes the original H&B shipping box: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$2,200.00

53	Connie Mack auto. handwritten letter. Dated April 1944 and penned on Hotel Kenmore stationary, the letter includes content regarding Joe Cronin and other players such as Foxx and Cochrane. Signed by Mack at the bottom in ink rating 9 out of 10. Includes the original mailing envelope and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$375.00

54	Phila. Athletics professional model hat c.1949. Royal blue A's hat with white "A" on front. Retains Spalding and Mitchell & Ness tagging in the interior headband, which has some damage/chipping: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$325.00

55	Philadelphia Athletics team photograph c.1931. Oversized 16"x20" framed sepia tone image of the AL Champion A's pictured at Shibe Park. Players include Foxx, Collins, Simmons, Cochrane, Grove, and manager Connie Mack: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$850.00

56	1931 World Series poster advertising Louisville Slugger bats. Printed photographic poster measures 12 1/2"x19" picturing star players from the 1931 World Series who used Louisville Slugger bats incl. Foxx, Simmons, Hafey, Cochrane, and Frisch. Poster has a small stain at the bottom edge, light crease at top right corner, and original fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$225.00

57	1931 Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball. Toned Barnard AL ball signed by (22) members of the AL Champion A's incl. Grove, Foxx, Mack, Cochrane, Simmons, and Earnshaw. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,500.00

58	Jimmie Foxx professional model baseball bat c.1943-45. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.4 oz. The bat shows heavy usage incl. handle tape repair to a crack, barrel wear incl. ball marks, and cleat marks. F3 stamped on knob end. The bat has "G.Webb" written on the back side in period ink. H&B factory records indicate that the Phila. Phillies had ordered bats of these specifications during Foxx's final season of 1945. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG-EX	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$3,000.00

59	Philadelphia Athletics World Series pennant with Connie Mack c.1929. Scarce red pennant reads "World's Series Athletics" and features a graphic of the A's elephant mascot with an image of manager Connie Mack on the back. The pennant remains very clean with only some light age toning and retains its original tassles. First example that we have encountered: EX-EX/MT	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$3,100.00

60	Fine Lefty Grove single signed baseball. Slightly off white "Official League" baseball signed on the sweet spot by HOF'er Lefty Grove. Signature remains very strong rating 9.5 out of 10. The ball itself is very clean with only a few very minor areas of wear. Easily one of the finest Grove single signed baseballs that we have encountered. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$3,000.00

61	1931 Philadelphia Athletics team photograph. Black and white image of the AL Champion A's posed at Shibe Park in three rows. Players include Foxx, Grove, Cochrane, Simmons, Collins, and manager Connie Mack. Very fine clarity with some minor surface wear: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$250.00

62	Connie Mack auto. letter. Typewritten letter, dated 1922, was sent to Jimmie Dykes from Connie Mack on Phila. Athletics stationary. Signed at the bottom by Mack in black ink. Letter has some toning to the original fold lines and has been matted/framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$125.00

63	April 12, 1909 Shibe Park inaugural program. Bound (46) page program issued for the first game played at Philadelphia's Shibe Park between the Athletics and the Red Sox. Interior of the program remains fairly clean throughout and includes numerous images of the players, one of which was a young Joe Jackson who had made his debut with the 1908 Athletics. Front and back covers remain clean with bright original color but have separated along 3/4 of the spine: VG-EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$550.00

64	1911 Philadelphia Athletics souvenir plate. Full size 10" diameter plate features a transfer decorated scene at the center with the World Champion A's players superimposed atop their elephant logo. The offered example is free of typical age toning and one of the cleanest that we have encountered with the majority of its gilt rim decor intact. Marked Florence Cook Pottery Co. on the back: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00

65	Philadelphia Athletics team photograph from the estate of Ira Thomas c.1913-14. Rare early team photo of the A's in full uniform incl. Plank, Pennock, Bender, Collins, Baker, and McInnis. Most likely taken during Spring Training. 9"x14" matted and framed with raised photographer's stamping at bottom right: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,700.00

66	*UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION* Pair of Phila. Athletics advertising blotters c.1911-12. Each features a player image, incl. Baker and Murphy, advertising Stevens Firearms Co. Matted and framed together for display: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$700.00

67	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Todd Zeile New York Cubans jersey worn on June 13, 2004. Signed on the #27 on the back by Zeile: EX-MT and Jae Weong Seo New York Cubans jersey worn on June 13, 2004. Signed on the back by Seo: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$500.00

68	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Jose Lima 1924 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on June 29, 2003. Signed on the back by Lima: EX-MT and David DeJesus 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by DeJesus: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$225.00

69	Mike Sweeney 1949 Kansas City Royals game used jersey. Heavily worn Monarchs style shirt has soiling on both front and back giving the shirt a great vintage look. Worn by Sweeney on July 10, 2005; signed on the back. Includes letter of provenance from the Kansas City Royals: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$475.00

70	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Mike McDougal 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by McDougal: EX-MT and Buddy Bell 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Bell: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$272.00

71	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Angel Berroa 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Berroa: EX-MT and Joe McEwing 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by McEwing: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$272.00

72	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Angel Berroa 1924 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on June 29, 2003. Signed by Berroa on the back: EX-MT and Matt Stairs 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Stairs: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$250.00

73	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: John Buck 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Buck: EX-MT and Terrance Long 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Long: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$450.00

74	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Jose Lima 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Lima: EX-MT and Zach Greinke 1949 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Greinke: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$425.00

75	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Terry Mulholland 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Mulholland: EX-MT and Justin Mourneau 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Mourneau. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$275.00

76	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Juan Castro 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Castro: EX-MT and Michael Cuddyer 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Cuddyer. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$225.00

77	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Charlie Manuel 1945 Cleveland Buckeyes jersey worn on June 23, 2001. Signed on the back by Manuel: EX-MT and Dave Duncan St. Louis Stars jersey worn on June 29. 2003. Signed on the back by Duncan: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$225.00

78	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Shannon Stewart 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Stewart: EX-MT and Al Newman 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Newman. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$275.00

79	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Juan Rincon 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Rincon: EX-MT and Lew Ford 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Ford. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($400.00-$500.00)	$250.00

80	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Joe Nathan 1909 St. Paul Gophers jersey worn on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Nathan: EX-MT and Jeff Conine 1924 Kansas City Monarchs jersey worn on June 26, 1999. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

81	Cliff Floyd New York Cubans game used jersey. Grey jersey worn on June 13, 2004 for the New York Mets. Signed on the back by Floyd. Includes letter of provenance from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$225.00

82	Johan Santan 1909 St. Paul Gophers game used jersey. Worn by the star pitcher for the Minnesota Twins on July 10, 2005. Signed on the back by Santana. Includes letter of provenance from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$800.00

83	Lot of (2) Negro League throwback game used jerseys to include: Joe Girardi St. Louis Stars jersey worn on June 29, 2003. Signed by Girardi on the back: EX-MT and J.D. Drew St. Louis Stars jersey worn on June 29, 2003. Signed by Drew on the back: EX-MT. Includes letters of provenance from the Kansas City Royals.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$700.00

84	Negro League auto. framed display piece. Matted and framed display includes photo signed by Judy Johnson, Monte Irvin, Peter Ueberoth, Cool Papa Bell, and Buck Leonard along with (4) auto. yellow HOF plaque postcards of the same players. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$150.00

85	Satchell Paige auto. photograph. Original black and white 8"x10" photo of Paige in a Miami Marlins uniform signed in blue ink across the chest. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

86	Negro American League baseball attributed to a home run hit by Goose Tatum. Rare Wilson Negro American League ball with league president J.B. Martin stamped on a side panel was obtained at an Indianapolis Clowns game in 1946-47. The ball was hit for a home run by Goose Tatum and retrieved by a gentleman who was in attendance. Ball exhibits areas of appropriate wear with stampings remaining clearly legible. Negro League game baseballs of merit are rarely offered. Includes letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,100.00

87	Large format photograph of Satchel Paige and Goose Tatum c.1940-50's. Oversized 11"x12" vintage black and white photo of the two players standing outside of a Kansas City Hotel. Image has a few surface abrasions and some wrinkling with a few edge tears: VG	($350.00-$450.00)	$225.00

88	1955 Memphis Red Sox Negro League auto. game used baseball. Lightly soild Giles NL ball used in a Memphis Red Sox game played on July 27, 1955. Ball has been signed (both printed names and signatures) by members of the team incl. C.Pride, I.Harris, F.Russell, and C.Reed. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX	($450.00-$650.00)	$275.00

89	Rare 1947 Negro League West All-Star team photograph. Large format original image of the West team posed in the dugout at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Players include tatum, Bankhead, Brewer, Trouppe, Davis, and Jethroe. Photo measures 11"x14" with some pinholes and a few small tears on the borders: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

90	Negro American League baseball with its original box c.1940's. Official Wilson Negro American League baseball retains its stampings on the sweet spot along with league president J.B. Martin on the side panel. Ball shows light to moderate usage incl. a few minor surface abrasions, one of which is on the left edge of the ball stampings. Box is intact with one partial lid flap detached: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	DNS

91	Effa Manley vintage photograph c.1940's. Uncommon large format matte finish image of the Newark Eagles owner Effa Manley. The photo pictures Manley at her desk and contains titling at the top regarding the Eagles team. Photo measures 10"x13" with extensive creasing and tape repairs to the back. Very possible HOF candidate: GD-VG	($300.00-$400.00)	$100.00

92	*UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION* Satchell Paige auto. baseball. Toned baseball signed by Satchell Paige, Monte Irvin, and Joe Reichler. Given the mix of signatures, it is possible that this ball was signed in 1971, the year of Paige's Hall of Fame Induction. Joe Reichler was head of the HOF's Special Committee on Negro Leagues and Monte Irvin pushed for Paige's induction while working in the commissioner's office. Paige signature rates 7 out of 10 and displays as a single signed ball on a side panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX	($450.00-$650.00)	$750.00

93	1998 Hall of Fame Induction bat for Wilber "Bullet" Rogan. Commorative brown bat with facsimile signatures of the inductees incl. Rogan. Includes letter of provenance from the Rogan family: NM	($300.00-$400.00)	$110.00

94	Lot of (2) Bullet Rogan related award pieces to include: 1958 figural trophy presented to Rogan by the Elks Lodge for his contributions to baseball. 20" tall with inscribed plaque on the base: EX and 1958 Sports Award plaque given to Rogan by the M.K. Goaetz Brewing Co. 8" tall inscribed to Rogan: EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Rogan family.	($400.00-$600.00)	$400.00

95	Wilber "Bullet" Rogan framed Hall of Fame plaque replica. Matted and framed photographic display of Rogan's actual HOF plaque as received from the Hall of Fame. 7"x10" matted and framed. Includes letter of provenance from the Rogan family: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$250.00

96	Significant Wilber "Bullet" Rogan warm up jacket attributed to the Kansas City Monarchs c.1920-30's. Very high quality heavy grey wool jacket with red and grey trim retains its original embroidered baseball shaped breast patch with "Bullet Rogan" on the front. The patch measures an impressive 8" tall. The jacket remains very clean with some light age toning and a few areas of minor surface wear. Almost certainly worn during Rogan's lengthy career with the Kansas City Monarchs spanning the 1920s and 30's. According to the Rogan family, Rogan's son, Wolbur (now deceased), was a bat boy with the Monarchs in the 1930s. Wilbur recalled that his father, while a coach, ahd received the jacket from the players on the team. Vintage Negro League related uniform objects are exceedingly rare with the offered jacket among the most substantive of its type extant. Includes letter of provenance from the Rogan family: EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$14,000.00

97	Rare 25th Infantry African American baseball team photograph with scarce Bullet Rogan autograph on the reverse c.1919-20. Mounted 6"x8" image of the U.S. Army team from Camp Stephen D. Little in Nogales, AZ picturing the players posed in two rows with equipment. The front row includes the nucleus for the first Kansas City Monarchs team of 1920 incl. Rogan, D.Moore, L.Hawkins, and O.Johnson. The image remains very clean with the mount having a few period notations (possibly in Rogan's hand) and a few moisture spots. The reverse of the mount features an extraordinarily rare signature of Rogan signed, "Wilber Rogan" along with his street address in Edwards, MO. The signature rates 8 out of 10. Rogan died in 1967 and was not elected to the Hall of Fame until 1998. The signature of Wilber Rogan, to date, is among the most coveted of all baseball autographs and remains missing from almost all substantial autograph collections. Unique opportunity to acquire a Negro League related scarcity from the original family. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the Rogan family: Photo: EX, Signature: NM	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$25,000.00

98	1944 "The Science of Batting" booklet" auto. by Ty Cobb. Bound booklet printed by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. picturing Ty Cobb batting on the front cover. Cobb has signed the cover in green ink, "To Sanford Goldman From Ty Cobb". Signature rates 9 out of 10; booklet has minor handling wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,500.00

99	Ty Cobb auto. Louisville Slugger advertisement. Back cover of a Louisville Slugger guide measures 4 1/2"x6 1/2" and has been signed at the top, "To Edward Dewies II From his friend Ty Cobb." Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some light fading. Cover has some creasing near the center. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

100	Ty Cobb Louisville Slugger printing block c.1930's. Cast metal die mounted on its original wooden block features an image of Ty Cobb batting alongside the Louisville Slugger logo and an endorsement of their bats. 3" tall: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$600.00