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Items For The Auction of May 19th & 20th, 2006
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201 |
Lot of (8) vintage books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Group of hard cover classic includes "The Godfather" by Puzo, "Ship of Fools" by Porter, "In Cold Blood" by Capote, and several Zane Grey books incl. "Tales of Fishes": Range VG-EX/MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$900.00
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202 |
Lot of (8) Putnam baseball books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. All are hard cover volumes with their original dust jackets intact. Teams include Reds, Giants, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Pirates: Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$2,100.00
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203 |
Lot of (4) baseball related books auto. by author Lawrence Ritter from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Quartet of hard cover volumes each by noted baseball author Lawrence Ritter signed by Ritter to DiMaggio on the interior cover page of each book. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$350.00
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204 |
Lot of (7) baseball related auto. books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Each hard cover book has been signed by the respective author including Lasorda, Carter, Kuhn (handwritten letter inserted into a DiMaggio monogrammed 1969 MLB book), Feller (states that "DiMaggio was the best player he ever saw bar none"), Boudreau, D.Bartell, and F.Vincent. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$1,100.00
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205 |
Lot of (11) golf related book from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Includes several autographed examples such as "Big Time Golf" signed by artist Leroy Neiman, "Golf by Design" signed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., "The Encyclopedia of Golf" signed by Nevin Gobson, "The Education of a Golfer by Sam Snead" signed by Al Stump, and "Master Guide to Golf" with Joe DiMaggio's original invitation and paperwork regarding the 1966 Mapes Golf Tournament. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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206 |
Collection of (27) vintage baseball related books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Varied selection of hard cover volumes including "The Mick", "Jackie Robinson: Baseball Has Done It", "Shoeless Joe", "The Miracle New York Yankees", and 1950 "Famous Sports Stories" featuring the famed image of Joe Jr. hugging his father in the Yankees locker room. The vast majority retain their original paper dust jackets: range VG-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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207 |
Lot of (20) auto. sports related books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Each has been signed by the respective author (many are inscribed to Joe) to include: John Wooden, Bobby Bragan, 1951 "Baseball Encyclopedia" signed by Hy Turkin, "Baseball's Greatest Hitters" signed by T.Meany, "Sugar Ray Robinson" signed by G.Schoor, "They Called Him Champ" signed by Champ Segal, "The Jim Thorpe Story" signed by G.Schoor, and a fine copy of "Wooden" signed and inscribed by coach John Wooden with a lengthy inscription to DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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208 |
Lot of (5) vintage Joe DiMaggio related books from his personal library. Includes "Baseball for Everyone" by DiMaggio, "Yankee Doodles" by Gross, "The Thrilling Story of Joe DiMaggio", and The New York Yankees" by Graham signed to DiMaggio from Graham. Lot also includes soft cover version of Baseball for Everyone". Desirable lot including Joe's personal copy of his most noted book "Baseball for Everyone": Range VG-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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209 |
Lot of (39) auto. books from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Varied selection to include: "One Man's Freedom" signed by E.B. Williams, "General Douglas MacArthur" signed by G.Schoor, "Yeager" signed by C.Yeager, "Men at Work" by G.Will, "Frank Capra The Name Above the Title" signed by Capra, "It's All Mental" by Vertes signed by M.Dell, and "My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr." by Coretta Scott King personalized to DiMaggio on the inside title page. The book also includes a color 8"x10" photo of King standing with DiMaggio and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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210 |
Lot of (4) vintage Joe DiMaggio related publications. Includes rare 1952 Italian version of "Baseball For Everyone" (soft cover), "World Series for 1937" souvenir book with DiMaggio on the front cover, February 1942 "True Sport Stories" comic book with DiMaggio on the front cover, and May 1945 "True Comics" issue with DiMaggio on the front cover: Range VG-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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211 |
Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio baseball guides to include: 1968 Little Red Book of Major League Baseball, hard cover edition with DiMaggio's name impressed in gilt lettering; 1969 Little Red Book of Major League Baseball, hard cover edition with DiMaggio's name impressed in gilt lettering; and 1969 The Baseball Blue Book: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$200.00
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212 |
Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio "Baseball Register" guides. Each has been hard bound with presentational covers featuring "Joe DiMaggio" impressed in gilt lettering at the bottom. Includes 1950 (inscribed to Joe from author Dan Daniel), 1942, and the desirable 1941 MVP year in which DiMaggio compiled his 56 game hit streak: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$300.00
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212a |
Lot of (6) unopened sets of 1989 "The DiMaggio Albums" from the library of Joe DiMaggio. Includes six unopened two volume sets along with the original shipping box retaining the original paper label addressed to DiMaggio: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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213 |
Lot of Joe DiMaggio related correspondence to include: 1954 typewritten letter sent to DiMaggio with attached contract offering him inclusion in a set of Hall of Fame player statuettes. The contract is not executed or signed: EX and a cache of correspondence between Topps Chewing Gum Co. and DiMaggio in 1960 regarding the Topps baseball card first annual Rookie All-Star Team Awards. Includes (3) typewritten and signed letters from Topps/Sy Berger, promotional brochure picturing 1959 Topps card recipients, and other related correspondence incl. unused voting ballot: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$200.00
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214 |
1954 Joe DiMaggio World Series correspondent contract. Two page typewritten contract draft on onion skin style paper issued by the Times-Mirror Newspaper Co. to DiMaggio for the purpose of having him attend the 1954 World Series on behalf of the Mirror. The contract draft has various hand notated alterations and is signed on the second page by DiMaggio and Mirror official Mark Scott. Lot also includes a second unsigned draft and a related one page letter from the mirror. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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215 |
Lot of Joe DiMaggio automobile related items to include: 1953 California State auto registration card for his Cadillac signed by DiMaggio on the reverse along with handwritten address: EX; 1952 California State auto registration card (unsigned) for his Cadillac: EX; and a vintage Cadillac key c.1950s. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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216 |
Joe DiMaggio auto. "Nu-Car U-Drive" identification card c.1940s-50s. Very clean 2 1/2"x3 1/2" cardboard ID card authorizes DiMaggio to use the rental car service. Signed boldly in black fountain pen at the bottom by DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$400.00
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217 |
Lot of (8) pieces of correspondence as sent to Joe DiMaggio c.1940s-60s. Includes George Weiss auto. typewritten letter regarding Old Timers Day, 1954 Dan Topping auto. typewritten letter regarding Old Timers Day, 1960 Roy Campanella auto. typewritten "thank you" letter, Waite Hoyt auto. typewritten letter, and an interesting letter from Yankees clubhouse attendant Pete Sheehy requesting that Joe return his 1950 uniform which he had taken home. Several of the letters include their original envelopes. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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218 |
Casey Stengel auto. letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio. 1952 typewritten letter on NY Yankees stationary from Stengel thanking Joe for a congratulatory telegram regarding the Yankees capturing the AL pennant for 1952. Signed in ink by Stengel at the bottom. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,500.00
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219 |
Ted Williams handwritten letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio c.1954. Handwritten letter sent to DiMaggio from Ted Williams regarding the signing of several television release forms. The letter is written in blue ballpoint ink on "Hotel Shelton" stationary and signed, "Kindest regards, Ted". Includes a related typewritten letter from DiMaggio's attorney. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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220 |
Joe Medwick handwritten letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio. Dated August 10, 1959, letter was penned by HOF'er Joe "Ducky" Medwick to thank Joe for a wristwatch. Signed "Your Friend Joe Medwick" at the bottom. Includes a related typewritten letter from V.H. Monette Co. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$300.00
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221 |
Rare Ed Barrow handwritten letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio. One page letter written in blue fountain pen on Barrow's personal stationary congratulating DiMaggio on his new TV position remarking, "àyou have old Dizzy beaten a hundred waysà.". Signed at the bottom, "Ed Barrow". Barrow may deserve more credit then any other individual for the success of the New York Yankees franchise. His career accomplishments include the discovery of Honus Wagner in 1896 and forming a Yankees organization that captured 10 World Championships under his watch. Includes the original, hand addressed envelope, and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$550.00
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222 |
Scarce Joe DiMaggio handwritten letter c.1940s-50s. Handwritten letter penned on "Chronicle Action Ads" stationary (4 1/2"x6 1/2") sent to Yankees employee Arthur Patterson regarding a request for "50 sets" for "fans", which were likely photographs to be signed. Signed at the bottom, "Regards Joe DiMaggio". DiMaggio handwritten letters are exceedingly rare with the offered letter being the only exemplar found within Joe's collection. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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223 |
Lot of (2) vintage football related items from the collection of Joe DiMaggio. Includes L.A. Rams vs. NY Giants broadside c.1951. 11"x14" cardboard sign advertising a game between the two teams at the Polo Grounds. Sign has some light creasing: VG-EX and 1958 Sid Luckman typed letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio. Secretarial signed "Sid" on Chicago Bears stationary: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$100.00
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224 |
Lot of misc. Joe DiMaggio handwritten materials to include: DiMaggio auto. hotel receipt, several itineraries, hand written speech notes from Lefty O'Doul Day, DiMaggio auto. expense sheet, (6) page handwritten letter (unsigned) regarding the ambassador of Italy, 1979 DiMaggio auto. affidavit along with numerous other misc. handwritten items from DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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225 |
Large cache of vintage telegrams from the DiMaggio collection c.1940s-50s. Over (150) total with content regarding all matter of subjects. Senders include: Joe Cronin, Bill Klem, Dan Topping, Jack Dempsey, Mel Allen, Leo Durocher, and various others such as fans, players, and executives. Content includes mention of his 300th home run, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day congratulations, and get well wishes during his 1949 illness: Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$2,200.00
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226 |
Lot of Joe DiMaggio related Association of Professional Ball Players of America materials. Intact grouping issued to DiMaggio includes: Lifetime member brass identification card inscribed to DiMaggio with its original case, 1953 membership card, temporary life membership card, and two letters regarding DiMaggio's membership signed by secretary Win Clark: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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227 |
1939 Joe DiMaggio award citation from The Sporting News along with an autographed photograph of Joe reading the document. Vintage 12"x16" hand colored parchment citation issued by The Sporting News honors DiMaggio's outstanding 1939 season in which he batted .381 to lead the Major Leagues. Signed by Publisher A.G. Spink at the bottom. Includes a modern era 8"x10" black and white photo of DiMaggio reading the citation which has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,600.00
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228 |
Joe DiMaggio original caricature by Gene Mack c.1940s. Original ink illustration of DiMaggio batting with mention of his famed 56 game hit streak. Signed at the bottom right corner by noted artist Gene Mack. 8 1/4" square: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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229 |
Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle original caricature by Bruce Stark c.1960s. Original 11"x14" ink illustration of Joe and Mickey commenting on Joe Pepitone playing centerfield. Signed at the bottom, "To Joe, with all my best wishes Bruce Stark": EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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230 |
Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees television commentator letter and related documents c.1951. Group of documents associated with DiMaggio's employment as a television announcer for the Yankees' pre-game and post-game telecasts includes Dec. 13, 1951 typewritten letter of intent signed by DiMaggio and Yankees Vice President George Weiss; Dec. 13, 1951 typewritten letter on Yankees stationary regarding DiMaggio's veto approval on tobacco company advertisements during his show signed by George Weiss; and several typewritten documents relating to the proposed contract between Joe and the Yankees. Rare vintage signed documents relating to Joe's entry into his post playing career life. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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231 |
1955 Joe DiMaggio "Banshees Award for Sportsmanship" certificate. Parchment 11"x15" certificate presented to DiMaggio by the Banshees Award Committee on Sept. 15, 1955. Certificate is signed by four committee members incl. boxer Gene Tunney and author Bob Considine. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$150.00
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232 |
Oct. 2, 1939 Joe DiMaggio Testimonial Dinner lot. Group of materials relating to a banquet given by the "Fans of New Jersey" at the Essex House in Newark, NJ includes a panoramic photograph taken at the dinner picturing the attendees and DiMaggio - 10"x19" with some vertical creases/tears from 'scrolling': GD-VG. Lot also includes a presentational scrapbook presented to DiMaggio containing (2) original invitations to the dinner, a program from the dinner picturing DiMaggio, seating list, rare 1939 broadside for a benefit game to be played by DiMaggio (with photo), and numerous articles/photos relating to the event including Lou Costello. The paper materials are housed in their original binder with a baseball graphic of Joe batting on the front cover: Range GD/VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$850.00
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233 |
May 23, 1939 Joe DiMaggio benefit game broadside. Rare cardboard display issued to promote a benefit game at which DiMaggio was scheduled to appear in Newark, NJ on May 23, 1939. The game was to benefit the Newark Home for Crippled Children and was organized by Jerry Spatola, Jr. The sign measures 14"x22" and pictures DiMaggio batting at the left side. A handwritten note to Joe on the reverse indicates the poster was sent as an example for the event. The sign remains fairly clean overall with quarter fold lines: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$850.00
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234 |
April 14, 1939 Christy Walsh auto. letter as sent to Joe DiMaggio. Typewritten letter on Christy Walsh stationary regarding a release form is signed "Christy" at the bottom. Includes the original 1939 "Cavalcade of Baseball" radio script for which DiMaggio was issued a release and its original envelope addressed to DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$275.00
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235 |
1939 Joe DiMaggio "Golden Laurel award. Significant presentational award given to DiMaggio for the title of "Outstanding Performer in Sports" during the year of 1939. The award itself features a gilt laurel wreath with "American Academy of Sport Golden Laurel New York World's Fair" in the center. "Joe DiMaggio 1939" is inscribed on a placard beneath. 8" tall remaining in its original presentational display casing. Includes (2) original 1939 photos of DiMaggio receiving the award along with the original program itinerary given to DiMaggio himself. The lot also includes a broadside advertising the Golden Laurel Award announcement and a press release. Very attractive period award piece with relation to one of DiMaggio's finest seasons with outstanding photographic provenance: EX-MT |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$5,500.00
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236 |
1939 World Series souvenir menu. Bound menu was issued to New York Yankees players en route to Cincinnati for the 1939 World Series. Menu remains in nearly pristine condition featuring a team photo of the Yankees on the interior: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$800.00
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237 |
Lot of vintage Joe DiMaggio original artwork and scrapbooks c.1930s-50s. Includes several original illustrations and sketches of DiMaggio executed by his fans with several very well done exemplars. Interesting assemblage gives insight into the extreme popularity of Joe as a player and citizen. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$225.00
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238 |
Joe DiMaggio original caricature by Dempsey c.1930s. Large 16"x24" charcoal on paper illustration of DiMaggio running is titled, "The Frisco Kid". Small cartoon sub drawing below of the "Fans" with "Can that Baby Hit". Very well executed remaining in fine original condition with some horizontal fold lines. Likely created as original art for publication reprint: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$275.00
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239 |
Joe DiMaggio Rawlings Sporting Goods original advertising display proof with related correspondence c.1950. Original artwork proof for a proposed advertising display for Rawlings' Official League baseballs that makes reference to DiMaggio's 56 game hit streak. Cardboard display measures 9"x12" with a horizontal fold line at the center. Lot also includes original correspondence from Rawlings with relation to the proposed ad campaign: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$80.00
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240 |
Joe DiMaggio 200 Home Run Club award certificate. Presentational certificate awarded to DiMaggio for his 200th career home run on April 22, 1942. Certificate features the AL and NL logos at the top and is signed by Joe Cronin and Warren Giles. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$1,800.00
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241 |
Lot of Joe DiMaggio related auto. materials. Includes a mixture of sports and non-sports related photos and correspondence incl. NY Governor Averill Harriman ltr., CA Governor Goodwin Knight ltr., several Dan Topping signed letters, Red Barber signed ltr., Senator Jennings Randolph auto. photo, James Farley auto. photo, Sheriff Miller auto. photo, and Chuck Connors auto. photo. (23) total pieces. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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242 |
Joe DiMaggio World Series broadside c.1940s-50s. Large 17"x22" photographic poster pictures DiMaggio sliding into base to advertise the radio broadcast of the World Series. Poster retains excellent original contrast with quarter fold lines: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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243 |
Lot of (5) vintage Joe DiMaggio related award proclamations. Includes 1952 Kiwanis Club Certificate of Appreciation, 1936 Pittsburgh Junior Traffic Patrol scroll citation, San Francisco 1949 World Series certificate signed by Mayor Elmer Robinson, 1955 San Francisco Golf Tournament certificate signed by Mayor Robinson, and 1955 San Francisco certificate regarding DiMaggio's election to the Hall of Fame also signed by Mayor Robinson: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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244 |
1949 Joe DiMaggio New York Heart Association certificate. Parchment style certificate measures 15"x19" and is signed in pencil by Ford Frick and Louise Baer. Large border has ample margins for matting. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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245 |
Lot of (30) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1950s-70s. All have relation to either Old Timers Day games or post career baseball events with the majority measuring 8"x10" or 7"x9". Subjects include DiMaggio batting, DiMaggio signing autographs, Dizzy Dean, Roger Maris, Stan Musial, and a number of Joe DiMaggio/Mickey Mantle related images. Photographers include Louis Requena, Don Wingfield, Wm. C. Greene, and various New York Times staff: Range EX-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$550.00
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246 |
Lot of (34) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1950s-70s. All have relation to either Old Timers Day games or post career baseball events with the majority measuring 8"x10" or 7"x9". Subjects include DiMaggio batting, Yogi Berra, 2nd anniversary of Babe Ruth's death, W.Ford, F.Robinson, and a large number of Joe DiMaggio/Mickey Mantle related images. Photographers include Philip Salkin, Louis Requena, and Dan Sisto. Very fine grouping: Range EX-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$650.00
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Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, and Roger Maris photograph by Wm. Greene c.1960s. Rare vintage image of the three Yankee greats posed in home pinstriped uniforms. Black and white image measures 8"x10" and is stamped by photographer Wm. Greene on the reverse: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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248 |
Lot of (65) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs with relation to golf c.1950s-80s. Includes a mixture of color and black and white images, all of which relate to DiMaggio's second favorite game, golf. Both individual and multi person photographs are included, with many featuring notable players or celebrities. Sizes range from 4"x4" to 8"x10" with many retaining their original vintage folios from the various tournaments: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$275.00
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249 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio announcing, DiMaggio teaching children to hit, DiMaggio with Yankee teammates, and DiMaggio throwing out the first pitch. Photographers include Bill Campbell, Popsie, and UPI staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 9"x12": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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250 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio batting with kids, DiMaggio throwing out first pitch, DiMaggio boxing with kids, DiMaggio training, and DiMaggio with teammates. Photographers include Don English and Walter Verizzo. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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251 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio with Abbott & Costello, DiMaggio drinking a Coke, DiMaggio with Coretta S. King, DiMaggio with teammates, and DiMaggio with various celebrities. Photographers include Louis Requena and UPI staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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252 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio batting, DiMaggio with teammates, and DiMaggio with various celebrities. Photographers include Bill Mark and UPI staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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253 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio with Dorothy Arnold and son, DiMaggio with teammates, DiMaggio signing baseball bat, and DiMaggio with various celebrities. Photographers include Michael Caputo and UPI staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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254 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio at airport, DiMaggio signing his 1950 contract, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day, and DiMaggio with various celebrities. Photographers include Bill Mark and William Jacobellis. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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255 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio training, DiMaggio fishing, DiMaggio with his cat, and various candid images. Photographers include Thomas Murtaugh and World Wide photos. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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256 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio batting, portrait views, DiMaggio signing autographs, and DiMaggio speaking with reporters in the dugout. Photographers include Thomas Murtaugh and Bill Mark. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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257 |
Lot of (35) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-60s. Varied selection of images, all of which are non uniform views. Subjects include DiMaggio conducting a radio interview, DiMaggio with the Yankees boarding an airplane, DiMaggio portraits, and DiMaggio with Christmas tree. Photographers include Michael Caputo and Sarra Co. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$275.00
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258 |
Lot of (20) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-50s. All picture DiMaggio in uniform in both action and still poses. Subjects include 1941 W.Series, DiMaggio hitting a home run, DiMaggio with various teammates incl. Keller and Berra, and several fine DiMaggio batting images. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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259 |
Lot of (20) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-50s. All picture DiMaggio in uniform in of both action and still poses. Subjects include DiMaggio portraits, 1949 Joe DiMaggio, DiMaggio batting, and several game action poses incl. W.Series. Photographers include Bob Olen and NY Times Staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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260 |
Lot of (20) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-50s. All picture DiMaggio in uniform in both action and still poses. Subjects include DiMaggio hitting HR in 1950 W.Series, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day, DiMaggio signing autographs for kids, DiMaggio sliding at home, DiMaggio with Gen. MacArthur, and several game action poses incl. W.Series. Photographers include World Wide and International News. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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261 |
Lot of (20) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-50s. All picture DiMaggio in uniform in both action and still poses. Subjects include DiMaggio w/E.Lombardi, 1949 Joe DiMaggio day, 1940 injury, DiMaggio and McCarthy during the 1941 streak, portrait, and several game action poses incl. W.Series. Photographers include World Wide and Acme News. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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262 |
Lot of (20) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s-50s. All picture DiMaggio in uniform in both action and still poses. Subjects include DiMaggio batting, several 1941 hit streak related photos incl. end of streak and breaking Sisler's record, DiMaggio and McCarthy listening to the radio, and several game action poses incl. W.Series. Photographers include Wm. Greene and NY Times Staff. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$950.00
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263 |
Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio Santa Claus photographs c.1942. Set of three charming original black and white images picturing Joe DiMaggio dressed as Santa Claus with his son Joe Jr. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$425.00
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264 |
Lot of (6) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs c.1940s-50s. Fine quality group to include batting pose, fielding pose, (2) 1951 locker room views, and DiMaggio selecting a bat during the 41st game of the hit streak. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$950.00
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265 |
Lot of (28) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1930s. All of the images date to the early part of Joe's career with the San Francisco Seals and Yankees c.1932-36. Subjects are largely San Francisco related including DiMaggio pumping gas, DiMaggio batting in Seals uniform, portraits including one in its original matting, DiMaggio eating spaghetti, and several views of the city including bridge construction. Includes several uncommon and obscure images of Joe dating to the very beginnings of his career. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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266 |
Lot of (7) vintage photographs with relation to Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hit streak c.1941. Includes the famous before and after image of Joe breaking through a large "56" paper sign, Joe hitting his 41st straight hit, Joe batting during the 54th straight game, Joe entering the dugout after hit in game #44, and (2) images relating to the record tying 44th game: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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267 |
Lot of (11) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1940s-60s. Each pictures DiMaggio with Yankee teammates incl. Berra, Mantle, Reynolds, Stengel, and Dickey. Lot also includes a few Old Timers Day combinations such as Willie Mays: Range EX-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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268 |
May 10, 1936 Joe DiMaggio first home run photograph. Original sepia tone 7"x9" image pictures DiMaggio crossing home plate after hitting the first home run of his professional career during his first home game played at Yankee Stadium. Awaiting DiMaggio is Lou Gehrig, who was on deck. Retains its original paper identification label on the reverse: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$3,100.00
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269 |
Lot of (2) vintage Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig photographs c.1937. Includes 8"x10" sepia tone photo of DiMaggio, Joe McCarthy, and Lou Gehrig posed in the dugout. Dated on the reverse 8/13/37. Front has some typical light surface wear: EX. Lot also includes an uncommon 1930s candid 4"x5" image of DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, and Bill Dickey laughingly posed on the top step of the Yankees dugout. Surface has some light crazing: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,500.00
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270 |
Lot of (2) July 6, 1941 Lou Gehrig Memorial photographs. Lot of two poignant sepia tone images taken during the dedication of a monument to Lou Gehrig at Yankee Stadium. A group of Yankee players and dignitaries watch with sorrow incl. Eleanor Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Joe McCarthy, and NY Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. Images measure 6 1/2"x8 1/2" and 8"x10" with one laid down on a period backing. It was well documented that DiMaggio modeled his career, and in part, his life in general, after Lou Gehrig: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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271 |
March 20, 1936 Joe DiMaggio batting photograph. Very attractive sepia tone 7"x11" image taken at ground level pictures Joe DiMaggio belting out a hit during an exhibition game against the Reds. DiMaggio had made his debut just three days earlier and ended his inaugural Spring Training going 12 for 20. Interesting to note is the #18 on DiMaggio's jersey: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,600.00
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272 |
Lot of (8) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs with relation to boxing c.1940s-50s. Includes Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano/Pres. Eisenhower, and Jack Dempsey in various poses with Joe DiMaggio. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10"; photographers include Joseph Heppner and Merritt Lacey: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$225.00
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273 |
Unique Joe DiMaggio large format photographic display c.1937. Sepia tone 11"x16" composite picturing DiMaggio's eyes, batting stance, and grip. Created and stamped by AP Wire Photo with a printed identification to the far right edge. Very uncommon size format photographic piece illustrating DiMaggio's batting weapons: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$950.00
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274 |
Rare set of sequential large format original photographs from the 1951 World Series picturing Mickey Mantle's injury. Group of three large format 11"x14" black and white images showing, in sequence, the famous play in which Mickey Mantle severely injured his knee while pursuing a fly ball. Joe DiMaggio is shown catching the ball and then attending to Mantle. Each photo is identified and dated on the reverse along with New York Times stamping. The play occurred on a fly ball hit by Willie Mays during which DiMaggio called off Mantle to make the play. As Mantle tried to slow down, his foot became lodged in the turf and his right knee collapsed. Although Mantle would go on to have a fine career, it was this injury in his first World Series that affected him for the rest of his playing days: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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275 |
New York Yankees photographic display piece c.1940s. Framed display with a collage style arrangement of two 7"x11" sepia tone images picturing the Yankee players in the dugout. Players include DiMaggio, Dickey, and Rolfe: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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276 |
Lot of (23) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1968-69. All of the images within the lot relate to Joe's tenure as a coach and executive for the Oakland Athletics. Subjects include DiMaggio with Reggie Jackson (rookie), DiMaggio and Ted Williams, color images of DiMaggio, and various A's related photos with DiMaggio: Range VG-NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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277 |
Pair of Joe DiMaggio endorsed "Yankee Clipper" baseball cleats with related materials c.1960s. Lot includes a pair of unused black leather cleats with their original Joe DiMaggio photo tag intact and DiMaggio facsimile autograph on the interior of each shoe. The grouping also includes related paperwork sent to Joe regarding the endorsement of the shoe incl. a letter from Endicott-Johnson and (3) photographic advertising brochures: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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278 |
Vintage Joe DiMaggio figural lamp c.1960s. Painted plaster figural bust of DiMaggio with a lamp fitting at the back. Titled, in raised lettering, "Joe DiMaggio The Greatest Yankee of Them All". Surface has some very minor flaking in a few areas: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,300.00
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279 |
Joe DiMaggio original painting c.1950s-60s. Oil on board portrait of DiMaggio painted by William Parnell measures 22"x28" in its original gilt frame. Retains its original paper label on the back identifying the artist and is signed "Parnell" on the front: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$300.00
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280 |
Lot of (5) New York Yankees professional model baseball hats c.1970s-80s. All appear to be unused with (4) having New Era manufacturer's tagging and (1) having Pro-Km tag along with interior cardboard form: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$950.00
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281 |
Lot of (5) Oakland Athletics professional model baseball hats c.1968-69. All appear to be unused retaining their original interior cardboard forms and Tim McAuliffe tagging. Obtained by DiMaggio while coaching with the Athletics: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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282 |
Joe DiMaggio 1964 Softball tournament MVP figural trophy. Figural brass trophy stands 23" tall with a columnar center and batter finial at the top. Inscribed brass placard is affixed to the base. The bat is slightly bent at the end: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$125.00
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283 |
Cache of Joe DiMaggio's personal stationary. Unused stationary with "Joe DiMaggio San Francisco, Cal. 94123" printed at the top. Includes (500) envelopes in their original box and approx. (400) pieces of unused stationary measuring 7 1/4"x7 1/2". To ensure that the stationary and envelopes are not altered after their sale, we have marked the edge of each piece with a very minor black spot in the exact same area on each item: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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284 |
Lot of (50) Joe DiMaggio Louisville Slugger souvenir pencils c.1964. Each baseball bat shaped pencil remains in its original plastic sheath. "Joe DiMaggio" facsimile signature is stamped on each piece. Includes the original letter from Louisville Slugger's distributor sent to Joe with the pencils: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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285 |
Joe DiMaggio Columbia University Commencement gown. Worn by Joe DiMaggio on May 16, 1990 as a recipient of an honorary degree from Columbia University. Includes full robe, hat, and sash all of which retain their original labels with "Joseph P. DiMaggio Honorary Degree" on the interior. The robe is tagged Collegiate Cap & Gown Co. and has been monogrammed on the interior "JPD". Includes (2) commencement programs given to Joe along with a photograph of Joe wearing the cap and gown: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$800.00
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286 |
Joe DiMaggio College of the Holy Cross Commencement gown. Worn by Joe DiMaggio as a recipient of an honorary degree in 1983. Includes gown, hat, sash, all of which remain in fine original condition. The lot also includes (2) original photographs of DiMaggio wearing the offered gown: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$850.00
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287 |
Joe DiMaggio original painting by Vincenzo Zenone c.1961. Abstract style watercolor and charcoal rendering of DiMaggio autographing a baseball in Yankee uniform. 18"x22" in its original matting and framed with applied placard to the mount, "To My Friend Joe, 'the greatest' Vince Zenone". Zenone is a fairly prolific artist who is best known for his watercolors, including a street scene which was purchased by Raymond Weill, who used the artwork for his advertisements in the New Yorker magazine: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$325.00
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288 |
Large format photographic display of Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle c.1970s. Oversized 16"x20" framed color photo of Mantle and DiMaggio taken at an Old Timers Day game: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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289 |
Lot of (29) Joe DiMaggio large format color photographs. Group of unsigned color images printed for Joe in the 1980s for use at various signings. Very attractive large format color images: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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290 |
Joe DiMaggio auto. poster proof. Collage style color poster measures 19"x25" and has been signed twice by DiMaggio in gold sharpie. Under one of the signatures is the word "SIGN" written inside of a circle suggesting that DiMaggio was experimenting as to where to autograph the piece. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$850.00
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291 |
Joe DiMaggio "Hands of Gold" commemorative plaque. Mounted commemorative plaque features an impressed casting of DiMaggio's hands with an impressed gilt facsimile signature above. Overall size is 12"x28" with inscribed brass placard dated 1995: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,500.00
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292 |
Joe DiMaggio sportcoat. Finely tailored cashmere patterned sportcoat, as worn by DiMaggio, retains its original Giliberto/Sid Spector tagging inside. The original custom order paperwork for DiMaggio is found in the inside breast pocket. Joe's preference for patterned sportcoats of this style is well documented; a photo of DiMaggio wearing a similar sportcoat is included: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$500.00
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293 |
Lot of (11) Joe DiMaggio commemorative baseballs. Includes eleven unused Joe DiMaggio commemorative American League baseballs in their original boxes (unsealed) issued by Rawlings for Joe DiMaggio Day in Sept. of 1998. Lot also includes Joe DiMaggio single signed G.Budig AL baseball with "361 HRS" notation. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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294 |
Large lot of unused Major League Baseballs. Includes (12) L.MacPhail AL baseballs sealed in their original boxes c.1977, (12) B.Brown AL baseballs in their original boxes (unsealed) c.1980s, (11) B.Brown AL baseballs in their orig. twelve count ball box c.1980s (no individual boxes), and (12) G.Budig AL baseballs in their orig. boxes (unsealed) c.1994-98: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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295 |
1998 Joe DiMaggio Baseball Complex ceremonial shovel. Presentational shovel used by Joe DiMaggio in a groundbreaking ceremony held on March 4, 1988 at the Joe DiMaggio Complex in Clearwater, FL. Shovel has an inscribed plaque at the top and includes an original photo of Joe with the shovel: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$450.00
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296 |
Joe DiMaggio Old Timers Day presentational luggage. Fine quality leather suitcase presented to Joe by the New York Mets on July 8, 1978 for an Old Timers Day. Suitcase remains in unused, pristine condition with "JD" gilt monogram and NY Mets symbol. Brass lock is inscribed with date and titling. Includes its original NY Mets shipping box addressed to DiMaggio with a comical, handwritten note from the UPS driver, "Joe, glad Rose did not break your record...UPS": NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$375.00
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1955 Joe DiMaggio presentational plaque. Relief decorated copper plaque presented to DiMaggio in honor of his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by F.M. Casella. Hand crafted copper plaque is affixed to its original wooden backing measuring 12"x15" overall: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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298 |
Joe DiMaggio's cowboy boots and spurs. Pair of custom made black leather cowboy boots with tooled decoration crafted for DiMaggio by Justin Boot Co. Boots appear to be unused and retain their original box along with receipt to DiMaggio. Lot also includes a pair of Western style boot spurs: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$275.00
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299 |
1936 New York Yankees photographic display piece. Large format black and white image of the World Champion Yankees printed after an original team photo. 20"x24" framed: NM |
($150.00-$250.00)
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$375.00
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300 |
Joe DiMaggio 56 Game Hit Streak 50th Anniversary presentational display. Large 35"x50" display presented to DiMaggio by the Oakland Athletics in honor of the 50th anniversary of the famed 56 game hit streak. Mounted black plexiglass display features an oversized, three dimensional "56" made of encased Bobby Brown AL baseballs. Applied placard is inscribed and dated to DiMaggio from the Athletics. Includes a photograph of DiMaggio receiving the award. Great wall display piece with relation to one of the most hallowed records in baseball history: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$4,100.00
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