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Back Items For The Auction of February 24th & 25th, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 701 Lot of (4) vintage baseballs to include: 1955 Washington Senators team ball, (24) sigs on a lt. toned Harridge AL ball incl. Killebrew (rookie), Vernon, and Runnels. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10; ball itself has a few surface abrasions: VG-EX; Giles NL ball signed by (4) umpires incl. Al Barlick: VG-EX; and (2) facsimile stamped souvenir team balls of the Phillies and Giants: EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 702 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Clemente (rookie season), Haney, Face, Law, and Thomas. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Ball itself has a few minor surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 703 1955 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (29) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Stengel (clubhouse), Howard, Ford, Berra, Rizzuto, Skowron, and Larsen. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, ball itself has a few surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG/EX-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 704 1955 Chicago Cubs team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (19) players incl. Miksis, Cooper, and Sauer. Hack and Banks are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10; ball itself has a few minor surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($200.00-$300.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 705 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Koufax, Labine, Alston, and Zimmer. Reese, Furillo, Snider, and Hoak are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10, ball itself has a few small surface abrasions. Uncommon and very popular World Championship team signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 706 Old Timers auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (18) players incl. Foxx, DiMaggio, Mize, Feller, and Medwick. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 707 Old Timers auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (22) players incl. Foxx, Grove, DiMaggio, Greenberg, and Averill. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 708 Roger Maris auto. baseball c.1950s-60s. Clean light cream color Giles NL ball signed by Roger Maris on a side panel. Gil Hodges and Joe Pignatano have also signed the ball on a side panel. Signatures rate 7/8 out of 10 with Maris displaying as a single signed ball. Includes original ball box and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 709 1954 Chicago White Sox team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (22) players incl. Fox, Minoso, Fain, and Richards. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 710 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (17) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Virdon, Vernon, Face Skinner, and Friend. No Mazeroski. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 711 Misc. auto. baseball incl. Mel Ott and Dizzy Dean. Lt. toned and clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (14) players incl. Ott, Dean, Adcock, and Hitchcock. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 712 Jackie Robinson and Monte Irvin auto. baseball. Cream color Frick NL ball signed by Robinson on a side panel and Irvin across the adjacent sweet spot. Robinson signature rates 8/9 out of 10 and displays as a single signed ball. Irvin signature has "To Allan" personalization and has been enhanced. Desirable Jackie Robinson signature which displays beautifully as a single signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 713 Hank Greenberg single signed baseball. Feeney NL ball signed by Greenberg in black ink on the sweet spot. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Ball itself has some very minor age toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signature: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 714 Vintage Ted Williams single signed baseball c.1950s. Lt. cream color Spalding "Official Baseball" signed by Williams on the sweet spot in bold blue ink. Signature rates a strong 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 715 Vintage Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball c.1940s-50s. Clean, lt. cream Harridge AL ball (blue stampings) signed by DiMaggio on the sweet spot in blue ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The ball itself has a few very minor indentations mentioned for accuracy. Playing career era DiMaggio single signed baseballs are very seldom offered in this fine condition grade. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 716 Dizzy Dean single signed baseball. Near white "Official League" ball signed on a side panel, "To Marty From Your Pal Dizzy Dean". Signature rates 5/6 out of 10. The adjacent side panel of the ball has some faint numbers written in a pink ink that are partially abraded. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 717 1950 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Superb lt. cream Harridge AL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Berra, Mize, Dickey, Rizzuto, Martin, and Ford. Three black ink signatures rate 7 out of 10; the remaining blue ink signatures range from 9-10 out of 10. The Rizzuto signature (black ink) has a light abrasion to the surface area. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 718 1948 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball with Joe Medwick. Lt. clear coated Harwood "Official League" ball signed by (33) players incl. Musial, Schoendienst, Medwick, and Garagiola. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 719 1948 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Frick NL ball signed by (21) members of the team incl. Ashburn, Roberts, Musial, Mize, Kiner, Slaughter, and Vandermeer. Spahn, Elliot, Barney, and Dark are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 720 Lot of (3) team auto. baseballs to include: 1944 St. Louis Browns (AL Champs). Lt. cream Harridge AL ball signed by (27) players incl. Sewell, Taylor, Zarilla, Stephens, Gutteridge, and Baker. Sigs range 6-8 out of 10: EX-MT; 1945 St. Louis Browns team. Near white Harridge AL ball signed by (28) players incl. Stephens, Sewell, Gray, Taylor, Gutteridge, and Hayworth. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10: NM; and 1945 Wash. Senators team. Toned Harridge AL ball with abrasions signed by (19) players incl. Ferrell, Bluege, and Clift. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10: GD-VG. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 721 1945 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Frick NL ball signed by (25) players incl. L.Waner, Frisch, Gionfriddo, Lopez, Roe, and coach Honus Wagner. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 722 1948 Cleveland Indians team auto. baseball with Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker. Toned and clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (32) members of the World Champion Indians incl. Paige, Feler, Doby, Veeck, Rosen, and Lemon. The ball has also been signed by Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10 with Ruth and Speaker rating 7 out of 10. Very tough championship team ball with the added desirability of Ruth and Speaker. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 723 Minor League team auto. baseball with Mel Ott c.1940s. Wilson Pacific Coast League ball signed by (29) players incl. Ott and former NY Giant George Kelly. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Tookie Gilbert is secr. sgd. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($450.00-$650.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 724 Lot of (3) vintage auto. baseballs to include: 1965 NY Mets Old Timers Day ball, (22) sigs incl. Roush, Mediwck, Lindstrom, and Marquard: EX; Misc. Giles NL ball signed by (6) players incl. George Kelly: EX-MT; and misc. Giles NL ball signed by (6) players incl. George Kelly and Bill Terry: EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 725 Lot of (2) vintage Phila. Phillies team auto. baseballs to include: 1948 Phillies team, (25) sigs on off white Frick NL ball incl. Ashburn (rookie season), Ennis, Rowe, Seminick, and Leonard. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM-MT and 1957 Phillies team, (24) sigs on cream color Giles NL ball incl. Ashburn, Roberts, Simmons, and Moses. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 726 1947 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Frick NL ball signed by (26) players incl. Musial, Schoendienst, Medwick, Marion, and Slaughter. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10 with some light ink 'bleeding'. Includes its original ball bag and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 727 Superb 1948 Boston Braves team auto. baseball. Near white Frick NL ball signed by (29) members of the NL Champion Braves incl. Spahn, Sain, Dark, Southworth, Cooney, McCormick, Elliot, and Antonelli. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. Stunning condition exemplar includes its original ball bag and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 728 1948 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the NL team incl. Musial, Durocher, Reese (twice), Mize, Slaughter, Ashburn, and Kiner. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes its original ball bag and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 729 Lot of (3) team auto. baseballs to include: 1948 Chic. Cubs team, (26) sigs on off white Frick NL ball incl. Waitkus, Nicholson, and Grimm. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10: EX and (2) 1948 Cin. Reds team balls, (28) and (29) sigs respectively on off white Frick NL balls incl. Walters, Vandermeer, Kelly, Galan, and Kluszewski (one ball only). Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 730 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Cream color "Alex Taylor Official League" ball signed by (19) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Stengel, Durocher, Reese, Medwick, Herman, Casey, and Walker. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 731 Significant 1943 World Series first pitched baseball signed by the New York Yankees. Lightly toned Harridge AL baseball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. McCarthy, Dickey, Chandler, Crosetti, and Fletcher. Sigs range from 1-6 out of 10. This historic baseball was the actual first ball pitched by Spud Chandler to Bill Dickey in Game #1 of the 1943 World Series. The ball originates from the family of former U.S. Army Captain M.M. Orr who was a close acquaintance of Yankees manager Joe McCarthy. McCarthy had treated the Captain's son, Chester, very well while serving with the Navy. As such, Capt. Orr wrote to his friend McCarthy before the 1943 Series to thank him and wish him luck. In return, McCarthy sent the offered baseball to Capt. Orr after the Series was completed. Included are several vintage photographs of the ball (in much nicer, original condition) that are exact photo matches with respect to signature placement. Each photo is titled, "First Ball Pitched by Spud Chandler in the World Series 1943". Also included is a period newspaper article picturing Capt. Orr with the baseball in which McCarthy is quoted as follows: "This is the first baseball pitched by Spud Chandler to Bill Dickey in the first game of the World Series. Bill tossed the ball to me and after the game every player signed the ball especially for you and the finest gang of sailors in the U.S. Navy." Several other pieces of additional supporting materials are included such as (2) vintage photos of McCarthy and another young man (likely Chester) while with the Cubs in 1931. Very significant World Series first pitch baseball with unimpeachable period documentation: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range PR-VG/EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 732 Carl Hubbell auto. baseball card framed display piece. Matted and framed display consists of (2) Carl Hubbell 1933 Goudey baseball cards each signed by Hubbell, 1933 Sport Kings Carl Hubbell card with a secretarial Hubbell signature, and an unsigned Wheaties Carl Hubbell card. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 733 Babe Ruth auto. scorecard c.1930s. Matted and framed display includes a portion of a 3"x6" St. Louis baseball scorecard signed by Ruth in very bold pencil. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Also included in the framed display are (4) modern era black and white images of Ruth. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Signature: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 734 1934 New York Yankees auto. scrapbook page with Lou Gehrig. Period 9"x12" scrapbook album page has (8) cut signatures attached to the front. Players include Gomez, Combs, Deshong, and Lou Gehrig. Gehrig signature rates 9/10 out of 10 and is signed on a piece of 2"x3 1/2" thick card stock which could be easily removed if so desired. Edges of the scrapbook page have chipping from age which does not affect the signatures: Gehrig signature: NM-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 735 Eddie Collins auto. typed letter. Dated 1932 letter on Phila. Athletics stationary as sent to Charles Ens regarding placement with the team. Signed in bold black fountain pen by Collins rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and its orig. envelope: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 736 Walter Johnson auto. Exhibit postcard. Orange background postcard pictures Johnson pitching and is signed on the front, "Best Wishes Walter Johnson". Signature rates 7/8 out of 10 but does not contrast well against the orange background. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 737 Charles "Kid" Nichols handwritten and signed letter. Rare letter from Nichols, written on his personal stationary, regarding autographed baseballs. Letter is dated 1950 and signed at the bottom, "Charles "Kid" Nichols" rating 9 out of 10. Very rare and desirable handwritten letter as Nichols died in 1953. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 738 Tris Speaker auto. typewritten letter. Typed letter dated 1933 on Kansas City BBC stationary regarding a player request. Signed boldly in black ink by Speaker at the bottom rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and its original envelope: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 739 Rare Bill Klem handwritten and signed letter. Dated May 15, 1940, the handwritten letter was sent to NL President Ford Frick by Klem regarding an incident report from a game played at Brooklyn. The dispute was over a hit ball that possibly struck the umpire but was ruled by Klem to have actually hit the ground. The letter is written in Klem's trademark calligraphic style and signed, "Very Truly Yours W.J. Klem". Signatures rates 9 out of 10. Back of the letter has a small linen tape repair to a vertical tear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 740 Ed Walsh handwritten and signed letter. Black ink handwritten letter penned on unlined paper regarding inquiries from a fan. Walsh noted that the most dangerous hitter he faced was Birt(d)ey Cree and the greatest team that he faced was the Philadelphia Athletics. Signed by Walsh at the bottom rating 9 out of 10. Letter itself has a few pieces of adhesive tape on the back which have left minor toning areas on the front. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM (With note to tape stains) ($750.00-$1,000.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 741 Rare Wilbert Robinson auto. typewritten letter. Typed letter on "Dover Hall" stationary with baseball content as written to HOF'er Max Carey. Signed at the bottom in black fountain pen by Robinson rating 9 out of 10. Very difficult HOF'er signature to acquire as Robinson died in 1934. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 742 Nap Lajoie handwritten letter. Dated 1947 handwritten letter on Hotel Skyland stationary regarding an invitation to the Hall of Fame. Signed "N.Lajoie" in black ink rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 743 Babe Ruth auto. cut signature. Piece of 1"x2 1/2" lined album page signed by Ruth in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 10 out of 10 remaining in nearly as signed condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 744 Lou Gehrig auto. cut signature. Piece of 2"x2 1/2" lined album page signed by Gehrig in pencil and Bucky Harris in black ink. Gehrig signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 745 Walter Johnson auto. program. 1937 Washington Senators commemorative program issued to celebrate Johnson's 50th birthday which has been signed by Johnson on the front cover. Signature is over the photo of Johnson with "Best Wishes" salutation and rates 6/7 out of 10. Program itself has a horizontal crease and some other general light wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Program: VG, Signature: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 746 1940 Detroit Tigers auto. photo album. Fine collection of (23) vintage 3"x5" sepia tone photographs of Tigers players signed at Spring Training. Players include Greenberg, Gehringer, Newhouser, Bridges, York, and a very rare signed image of Tigers HOF'er and broadcaster Harry Heilmann. Signatures range from 8-10 out of 10. Album also contains a 1940 Tigers Spring Training roster. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 747 Honus Wagner auto. photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner in a Pirates uniform chewing tobacco c.1940s. Signed in bold black ink, "Best Wishes to Ed Honus Wagner". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Attractive signed image of Wagner remaining in outstanding original condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 748 Jim Thorpe auto. dinner program. 1941 Shippensburg Football dinner program signed very boldly by Thorpe in pencil rating 9 out of 10. 3 1/2"x7" program is matted and framed with a black and white photo of Thorpe in New York Giants baseball uniform. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,250.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 749 Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Printed photograph of Ruth shaking hands with Ted Williams signed boldly by Ruth in black ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Taken from a vintage Louisville Slugger Greatest Sluggers book, overall size of the piece is 2"x4" including an unsigned image of Cobb and Dick Wakefield. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 750 1939 New York Yankees team photograph auto. by (11) players incl. Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of the Yankees posed in three rows signed by (11) players incl. DiMaggio, Gomez, Dickey, and Dahlgren. Interestingly, Lou Gehrig has also signed the photo although he is not pictured within the image. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10 with Gehrig rating 8. The image itself has a tape repair to a tear on the back and some general age wear incl. some creasing to the perimeter area. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Photo: VG, Signatures: Range VG-EX/MT ($2,750.00-$3,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 751 Scarce 1939 New York Yankees team auto. Red Rolfe professional model baseball bat. World Championship team signed bats of any era are notably rare with the offered example being one of the finest that we have encountered. Red Rolfe Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 35.8oz. The bat itself exhibits evident game usage incl. barrel wear and a repaired handle crack. The bat is inscribed at the handle end in period ink, "1939 World Series Champions Yankees" along with "Monte Pearson Two Hit Game". Based on this inscription, it is very likely that the offered bat was used during the second game of the 1939 series played at New York in which Yankees pitcher Monte Pearson took a no hitter into the seventh inning and ended the game giving up just two hits to the Reds. The bat has been signed by (30) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, McCarthy, Dickey, Rolfe, Ruffing, Combs, Chandler, and Henrich. The Yankees' fallen hero, Lou Gehrig, also signed the bat during the season in which he had removed himself from the lineup in light of his tragic terminal illness. The signatures range from 7-9 out of 10 including a very strong Gehrig (uncommon for this point in his life). The surface of the bat has some age crazing, which at a few places has flaked, but in general remains stable so as to protect the signatures. Very rare and desirable signed item with relation to the 1939 World Champion Yankees is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication (autographs) and Hunt Auctions,Inc. (bat): Bat: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $43,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 752 1929 Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Off white Barnard AL ball signed by (16) members of the World Champion Phila. Athletics incl. Foxx, Simmons, Collins, and Miller. A side panel of the ball has also been signed by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, one above the other. Sigs range from 2-6 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Range GD-VG/EX ($1,250.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 753 Babe Ruth auto. baseball c.1940s. Lt. toned Harwood "Professional Model" ball signed on a side panel by Babe Ruth and George Selkirk. Ruth signature rates 7/8 out of 10. The ball is inscribed in period ink on the sweet spot as having been given to the Lieutenant Cmdr. of the U.S. Constellation John Davis. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($4,500.00-$5,500.00) $3,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 754 Cy Young single signed baseball c.1930s. Near white Heydler NL ball signed by Cy Young on the sweet spot. Signature has some age fading and rates 2 out of 10. Ball itself is very clean with minimal overall wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: Ball: NM, Signature: PR-GD ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 755 Walter Johnson single signed baseball c.1930s. Off white Tober "Eastern League" model ball signed by Johnson on the sweet spot. Signature has some age fading and rates 3 out of 10. Ball itself has some light surface abrasions. The ball was recently discovered in a steamer trunk in a New England area estate. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: GD-VG ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 756 Fred Clarke auto. baseball. Near white to white Worth "Little League" ball signed by Clarke across the sweet spot in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. "W.A. Maloney" has signed the ball on another side panel in blue ink. Clarke displays beautifully as a single signed baseball which remains in original as signed condition. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 757 Vintage Pepper Martin single signed baseball c.1930s. Off white Heydler NL ball signed by Gashouse Gang member Pepper Martin. Signature rates 3/4 out of 10. Ball includes its original ball box and LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball/Box: EX-MT, Signature: GD-VG ($350.00-$450.00) $160.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 758 New York Yankees and Phila. Athletics auto. baseball c.1930s. Lt. toned and clear coated ball signed by (16) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, Lazzeri, Pennock, and Combs. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Ruth and Gehrig signatures display together on the sweet spot and adjacent panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM ($6,000.00-$7,000.00) $4,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 759 Honus Wagner single signed baseball. Lt. toned "Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co." ball signed on the sweet spot, "J.Honus Wagner Pirates 1937" in blue ink. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with a few very minor surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $4,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 760 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Toned and game used Barnard AL ball c.1927-31 is signed by Ruth on the sweet spot and Gehrig on the adjacent side panel. Ruth signature rates 5 out of 10 and Gehrig rates 3/4 out of 10. Yankees batboy Eddie Bennett (noted for his hunchback appearance) also signed the ball on another side panel. The ball itself appears to have a bat mark on a panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range VG-VG/EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 761 Babe Ruth auto. barnstorming photograph c.1928. Sepia tone 8"x10" promotional photo signed by Ruth in black ink. The photo itself has had some restoration including a repair to a tear which did intersect with the "R" in Ruth. The tear was restored (from the reverse) but is visible on the front as affecting the Ruth signature. As such, the signature rates 7 out of 10 with regard to general appearance. Additionally, there were two areas of loss that were restored to the top left background area and a smaller tear at the bottom right of the image. The photo has been mounted to acid free stock. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Photo: VG (with note to restoration), Signature: EX (with note to tear). ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 762 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Lt. toned Heydler NL ball signed by Ruth on the sweet spot in black ink. Signature rates 6 out of 10. Ball itself is fairly uniform with some minor surface wear and an abrasion on a side panel with some possible faint vestiges of ink. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 763 Jimmie Foxx auto. baseball c.1927-31. Lt. soiled Barnard AL ball signed by approx. (15) players incl. Jimmie Foxx on a side panel. Sigs range from 1-5 out of 10 (Foxx rates 5). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG ($400.00-$500.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 764 Mickey Cochrane single signed baseball. Lt. toned Frick "International League" NL ball signed on the sweet spot by Mickey Cochrane. Signature rates 4 out of 10. The Minor League President stamping has been removed. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: VG-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 765 No Lot $0 DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 766 Rogers Hornsby auto. baseball c.1922. Official NL baseball signed in early playing career "printed" style by Rogers Hornsby. Hornsby added the date "June 3, 1922" under the signature. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10. Tommy Holmes signed another side panel of the ball which is dated 1945. The ball itself has some light to moderate toning and has an area of stitching that has separated on a side panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-Ex ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 767 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball dated 1927. B.Johnson AL ball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in black ink. Ruth signature is on a side panel along with a date (appears to be in Ruth's hand) of "9/24/27". Ruth signature rates 4 out of 10 due to abrasions. Gehrig signed the adjacent side panel rating 5/6 out of 10. Ball itself has some surface abrasions from apparent game usage. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 768 Lot of (2) 1929 R316 Kashin baseball cards auto. by Herb Pennock and Al Simmons. Black fountain pen signatures rate 9 out of 10 with Pennock remaining incredibly strong. Cards themselves range from EX-EX/MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM (overall) ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 769 1928 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball and related pennant. Lt. toned Diamond "Empire" model ball signed by (16) members of the NL Champion Cardinals incl. Alexander, Bottomley, Hafey, Martin, Frisch, and Maranville. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Dated "July 15, 1928" in period ink on the mfg. sweet spot. Lot also includes a miniature 11" Cardinals souvenir pennant which was discovered with the ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 770 1920 World Series auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated B.Johnson AL ball signed by (29) participants in the 1920 World Series. Signatures include both Brooklyn Dodgers and Cleveland Indians incl. Speaker, Marquard, Wheat, Grimes, Smith (1st W.Series grand slam), Wambganss (Only W.Series unassisted triple play), Covaleskie, Bagby (1st W.Series home run by pitcher), and Sewell. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10 remaining quite bold. Period notation at the top of a side panel, "World Series 1925 Cleveland 5, Brooklyn 2" indicates the ball was likely used in series play. Uncommon and early World Series game ball signed by the majority of the key players from both teams. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $5,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 771 Significant 1927 Babe Ruth endorsed payroll check. New York Yankees payroll check issued to Babe Ruth for pay due in the month of May, 1927. The check is signed on the front by Yankees President Jacob Ruppert and countersigned by secretary Ed Barrow. The back of the check has been endorsed, "George H. Ruth" in black fountain pen. Ruth signature rates 7/8 out of 10 with a horizontal fold line that intersects the signature area. Check also has a small pinhole at the top edge near the center and a few very minor stains on the back. Ruth endorsed payroll checks are rarely offered for public sale with the offered exemplar being the first from the storied 1927 season that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Check: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $19,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 772 Fine Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Cream color "Western League" baseball signed by Ruth on the sweet spot. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10 and displays beautifully on the sweet spot. Ball was given to Marion Orsted on Sept. 24, 1947 and is inscribed as such neatly on a side panel. The ball itself remains very clean with minimal age and handling wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $11,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 773 Lot of (4) 1976 All-Star game pennants. Includes (4) different variations with two each for both American and National Leagues: Range EX/MT-NM ($250.00-$350.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 774 Lot of (4) vintage World Series pennants to include: 1971 Orioles W.Series team photo pennant, 1974 Dodgers W.Series pennant, 1971 Pirates W.Series pennant, and 1965 Dodgers W.Series pennant: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $85.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 775 1963 All-Star game pennant. Full size black pennant features the Indians mascot superimposed on an image of Municipal Stadium: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 776 Lot of (2) vintage pennants to include: 1967 St. Louis Cardinals World Champions pennant with player names: EX and 1968 Detroit Tigers AL Champions pennant with player names: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $180.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 777 Lot of (3) New York Mets related items c.1960s to include: 1969 Mets NL Champions scroll pennant, 1960s Mr. Met and Lady Met pennant, and 1969 Mets World Champions 3 1/2" diam. button: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 778 Lot of (4) vintage Phila. Phillies pennants to include: 1964 Phillies NL Champions 'phantom' pennant signed by Dick Allen, 1964 Phillies team photo pennant, 1963 Phillies team photo pennant, and 1960s Phillies "Go Go" pennant: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 779 1958 Milwaukee Braves NL Champions scroll pennant. Full size pennant with player names on the left: EX ($150.00-$250.00) $70.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 780 Lot of (3) vintage New York and San Francisco Giants pennants c.1940s-60s: Range EX-NM ($200.00-$300.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 781 Lot of (2) vintage New York Yankees pennants c.1950s. Includes 1950 AL Champions pennant (pinholes) and 1950s Yankees pennant (missing tip): Range VG-EX ($350.00-$450.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 782 New York Yankees pennant c.1940s-50s: EX ($150.00-$250.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 783 Lot of (4) vintage baseball pennants c.1950s-60s. Includes Yankees, Chic. Cubs, and (2) variations of 1960 Pirates team photo pennants incl. World Champions: Range VG-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 784 Lot of (2) New York Yankees AL Champions pennants c.1950s. Includes 1950 Yankees AL Champions pennant: VG-EX and 1958 Yankees AL Champions pennant: VG-EX ($450.00-$650.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 785 1954 Cleveland Indians AL Champions banner. Rectangular 17"x24" felt banner with player names from the 1954 Indians. Has a small corner chip at the bottom left: VG-EX ($250.00-$350.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 786 1954 Baltimore Orioles team pennant. Rare first year pennant features player names at the left side. Pennant has a small hole in the body and some losses to the tassels: VG ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 787 1957 Boston Red Sox team pennant. Scroll style pennant features player names at the left edge: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 788 Lot of (3) vintage baseball pennants to include: Boston Braves c.1930s-40s, Cin. Reds c.1950s-60s, and Pitt. Pirates c.1950s (missing tip): Range GD-EX/MT ($200.00-$300.00) $60.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 789 1945 World Series pennant. Full size maroon pennant with Detroit Tigers player names on a scroll at the left edge. Retains its top tassels and has a very loose tip. Body of the pennant remains very strong: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 790 St. Louis Browns pennant c.1940s. 3/4 size pennant measures 18" long with Browns logo at the left edge: EX ($100.00-$150.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 791 1948 St. Louis Cardinals pennant. Full size red pennant with attractive design has the player names on the team lettering: EX-EX/MT ($250.00-$350.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 792 Lot of (3) vintage Phila. Athletics pennants to include: 1945 team pennant, blue with players names printed on the body: EX-EX/MT, 1930s purple pennant with yellow player and lettering graphics: EX-MT; and uncommon purple pennant with oversized "A's" team name on the left side (missing tip): VG ($400.00-$500.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 793 Collection of (4) vintage Detroit Tigers related pennants to include: 1968 AL Champions pennant with player names: EX-MT, 1937 Tigers pennant with Tiger graphics: EX, Tigers orange pennant c.1930s-40s: EX-MT, and 1937 Tigers pennants with four color Tiger graphics: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 794 Hartland baseball statue complete set c.1960s. Absolutely beautiful original set of (18) Major League player statues along with the bat boy statue assembled in the period. The statues remain in superb original condition ranging from off white to white. The set includes the rarities such as Groat (NM-MT), Colavito (NM), Maris (NM), and Killebrew (EX-MT, bat is broken off). All other original bats are included with the appropriate statues except for Babe Ruth; the Berra statue is missing its orig. mask. One of the cleaner condition sets that we have offered being sold for the first time at auction: Range EX/MT-NM/MT ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 795 Casey Stengel figural bronze bust sculpture c.1960s. Cast bronze bust of Stengel in Yankees uniform mounted on a wooden base has "Casey Stengel" embossed lettering. 12" tall; signed by the artist on the reverse: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 795a Brooklyn "Bum" figurine c.1950s. Painted porcelain figurine in the manner of the famous Brooklyn Bum mascot stands 10" tall: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 796 Collection of (28) baseball nodders c.1983-84. Large group of these popular 1980s ceramic dolls each housed in their original boxes. Teams includes Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Phillies: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 797 1963 "Learn How To Pitch Strike-Out with Sandy Koufax" board game. Boxed tabletop action game pictures Koufax in Dodgers uniform on the lid. Interior includes playing field, (2) styrofoam balls, and a brochure also picturing Koufax. The game exhibits general light wear including a few light stains: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 798 Rare 1950 Jackie Robinson advertising poster. Original paper poster advertising General Electric baseball strike recording machines. The poster measures 14"x17" picturing Jackie Robinson batting with the advertised machine. Overall appearance is very clean with a light stain and chip at the bottom right corner area. First example of this period Jackie Robinson related advertising poster that we have encountered: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 799 Rare 1966 Mickey Mantle advertising display sign. Cardboard display sign advertising various Fedtro products pictures numerous images of Mantle. Sign is quite large measuring 17"x22" with some light surface wear and a small area of abrasion to the bottom left corner. Back is missing its original easel backstand. Very rare piece is the first example we have offered: EX-EX/MT ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 800 Pair of Detroit Tigers figural doorstops c.1930s. Set of two matched cast iron figural Tiger doorstops each standing 8" tall. The doorstops each have a vintage (but not original) coat of yellow and green paint: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00
 
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