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Back Items For The Auction of November 10th & 11th, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 701 The Babe Ruth Story movie broadside c.1940s. Large cardboard poster measuring 17"x26" framed advertises a showing of "The Babe Ruth Story" motion picture in a Pomeroy, OH theatre. Has a chip at the bottom left corner and some general light wear: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 702 Fine Babe Ruth auto. cut signature display piece c.1932. Blazing blue fountain pen signature on an unlined 1 1/2"x6" strip of white paper. The signature rates 10 out of 10. The paper is affixed to a larger display piece depicting Ruth at bat and is dated March 29, 1932. The signature paper is easily removable from the display if so desired. Overall size is 9"x11". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 703 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. "Professional" model baseball signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen. Signature rates 4 out of 10 remaining clearly visible. The ball itself has some general wear incl. some lt. surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 704 Babe Ruth souvenir baseball hat c.1930s. Very uncommon period premium hat with "Babe Ruth" chain stitched across the front. Interior retains its original mfg. tag which reads, "Official Babe Ruth Cap" by Beanie-Glo Co., LA. The hat remains very clean with light general exterior wear and typical usage crazing to the interior leather headband: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 705 Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat c.1934-44. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat measures 35" long and weighs 35oz. The bat shows heavy use incl. ball marks, surface wear, checking to the barrel area, and a repaired handle crack with finish nails. The knob has a moderate sized chip on the right edge and the bat has the initials "J.C." engraved into the side of the handle area. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 706 1934 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated "Winner Ball" signed by (25) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Dickey, Lazzeri, Combs, Ruffing, and Gomez. Sigs range widely from 2/3 to 8 out of 10. The majority grade 6 or better with Babe Ruth having faded on the sweet spot rating approx. 2/3 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD/VG-EX/MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 707 Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1928-30. Moderately toned Reach "Lively League" baseball signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in blue fountain pen. Signature remains very bold rating 9 out of 10 with pre-1930s era quotations around Babe. The ball itself is uniform in color with some light surface wear incl. a few minor areas of age toning. Excellent display exemplar with a very high grade playing career era signature which is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signature: NM-NM/MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 708 Babe Ruth auto. photograph c.1930s. Stunning sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth batting in Yankees uniform signed on the front, "To L.C. McCain From Babe Ruth" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The image itself remains nearly pristine with virtually no age wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 709 Fine Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball c.1927-31. Very clean lt. cream color Barnard AL baseball signed by Ruth on the sweet spot and Gehrig on the adjoining side panel. Both black ink signatures remain clearly legible rating 7 out of 10. The ball itself exhibits minimal overall wear with the original stampings remaining bold and pronounced. Premium example with desirable signature positioning so that both players are visible. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $13,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 710 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1920s. Thick stock 6"x9" mailer was originally sent to dealers for window display. The piece features a 12"x18" poster on the interior picturing Ruth and Gehrig in an endorsement for Louisville Slugger bats. The mailer unfolds to 18"x24" depicting (8) vignette images of various players including Ruth, Hornsby, Simmons, and Gehrig. One panel of the back (not seen in either display) has some adhesive residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 711 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Lt. toned Wm. Harridge AL baseball c.1931-34 signed by Ruth on the sweet spot and Gehrig on a side panel. Ruth signature rates 6 out of 10; Gehrig rates 4 out of 10. The ball itself is uniform in color with some minor surface wear and visible mfg. stampings. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 712 Superb Lou Gehrig auto. photograph c.1930s. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Gehrig selecting a baseball bat which has been signed in black fountain pen, "To Charles With Kindest Regards Lou Gehrig". The signature remains incredibly bold rating 9/10 out of 10. The salutation also rates 9 out of 10 with a slight bit of original ink "feathering" to the "T" in "To" and to the bottom of the "ou" in "Lou". The image itself has a surface crease/tear at the top border that measures approx. 2" long. The tear has been neatly restored and does not detract from the appearance of the image. Lou Gehrig signed images of quality are extraordinarily rare with the offered example ranking as one of the finest we have handled. Matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM (With note to crease/tear repair) ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 713 Lou Gehrig presentational piece c.1939. Very fine quality silverplated baseball shaped glove with bat and ball dTcor measures 5" across and weighs over four pounds. The ball is inscribed in the manner of Gehrig's hand, "To Marion and Ray Devotedly Eleanor and Lou Gehrig 4/12/39". The piece was believed to have been presented to family friends (Marion and Ray) by Lou Gehrig. Unique presentational piece which originated directly from Lou Gehrig: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 714 1928 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Barnard AL ball signed by (23) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Dickey, Durocher, Hoyt, and Koenig. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Ruth and Gehrig signatures display very nicely. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG/EX-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 715 Babe Ruth auto. cut signature display piece c.1929. November 1929 paper calendar page measuring 3"x4" is signed by Babe Ruth in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Matted and framed with a modern print of Ruth seated holding a bat. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 716 Scarce Urban Shocker single signed baseball c.1923. Shocker remains today one of the most un-appreciated pitchers in Major League history. During his relatively short 13 year career, he won almost 200 games with a 3.17 ERA and a .617 winning percentage. After playing in only three games during the 1928 season, he voluntarily retired due to failing health and died at the age of 38. Offered is one of the most sought after single signed baseballs of any Yankee player from the 1920s-30s. Clean, off white B.Johnson AL baseball is signed on the sweet spot by Shocker in black fountain pen rating 7 out of 10. "Browns 1923" is also written in Shocker's hand in black ink on the bottom panel. The ball dates to Shocker's fourth straight season with 20 or more victories, during which time his compiled record was 91-51. After trading Shocker in 1918, the Yankees atoned for their earlier mistake and re-signed him in 1924. He was one of the pitchers on the famed 1927 Yankees World Championship team and is among the most rare and desirable of all 1927 Yankee single signed baseballs. The ball also includes its original American League box. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $11,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 717 Babe Ruth, Carl Mays, and Bob Shawkey auto. baseball c.1923. Lt. toned B. Johnson AL baseball signed by the three Yankees players c.1923. Ruth has signed the sweet spot in his early signature style rating 8 out of 10. Mays and Shawkey have each signed side panels also rating 8 out of 10. Very interesting Ruth signed baseball dating to his first World Championship season with the Yankees. Very uncommon to find Ruth signed baseballs from this early time period in high grade condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 718 Rare 1923 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Rarely offered enameled press pin issued for the World Series in which the Yankees captured their first World Championship against the New York Giants. Pin remains very clean with its original red, white, and blue enamel intact. Threaded back piece is complete and stamped Dieges & Clust: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 719 Important 1914 Providence Grays full plate glass negative with Babe Ruth. Incredible discovery of an original glass plate negative picturing the 1914 Providence Grays with a young rookie by the name of Babe Ruth. The Boston Red Sox had purchased the rights to Babe Ruth from the Baltimore Orioles of the International League. He began with the Red Sox in July and played in his first game on July 11, 1914. After about one month, the Red Sox optioned him to the Providence Grays in order to give Ruth some playing time and allow his skills to develop. He proceeded to lead the team to the International League title behind a pitching record of 8-3. The offered glass negative measures a full plate size of 11"x14" with its image surface remaining notably clean for its age. The negative has a single vertical crack which has separated to form two sections, but does not intersect with Ruth who is at the center of the image. The 1914 Providence Grays team photograph is one of the most highly sought after original baseball images with only a handful of original prints extant. Original full plate glass negatives of this importance are exceedingly scarce and rarely become available to the collecting public. The location of this historic negative was unknown until its current offering and is being sold for the first time publicly. The lot also includes (2) other vintage Providence Grays baseball team glass plate negatives as discovered with the 1914 Ruth piece. The negatives measure 8"x10" and 11"x14" respectively picturing a Grays team that appears to date to the 1915-25 era. Incredible scarcity of great significance dating to Babe Ruth's first professional season; EX (With note to crack) ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 720 Fine Tris Speaker professional model baseball bat with factory side writing and return shipping label c.1928. This incredible rarity is, without question, the finest Speaker game used bat extant with Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory side writing, original paper return shipping label from the Phila. Athletics, and vault stamped model number markings. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 3/4" long and weighs 36.8 oz. The bat exhibits tremendous use incl. ball marks, cleat marks, grain swelling and pine tar residue. Factory side writing remains clearly visible on the side of the barrel, reading "Tris Speaker 7-27-28". The bat has "S39" factory vault marks stamped on both ends of the barrel and knob. Barrel retains the majority of its original return shipping label as sent from the Phila. Athletics to Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in Louisville, KY. Overall condition and patina remains exceptional with a small chip to the knob. The offered bat must be considered one of the most significant game used bats extant with regard to its unimprovable provenance, player quality, condition, and rarity. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($30,000.00-$40,000.00) $30,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 721 Rare 1925 New York Giants team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated and toned NL baseball signed by (20) members of the New York Giants. Signatures include J.McGraw, R.Young (scarce), Frisch, H.Wilson (rookie), H.Jennings, Kelly, and T. Jackson. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10 with the majority rating 5 or better. 1920s era Giants team signed baseballs of quality are exceedingly scarce with note to the fact that the offered example includes several key signatures not commonly found. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 722 1933 American League All-Star team auto. baseball. Red and blue stitched un-official "American League" souvenir ball signed by (25) members of the inaugural AL team incl. Ruth, Gehrig (twice!), Foxx, Hubbell, Gomez, Simmons, Grove, Dickey, and Cronin. The ball includes a few NL players as well incl. Hartnett and English. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 with the majority grading 5/6 or better. Desirable inaugural All-Star team signed ball with the unique attribute of having two Lou Gehrig signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 723 KiKi Cuyler auto. miniature baseball bat c.1930s. Louisville Slugger 16" miniature bat signed by Cuyler on the barrel end. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The fact that Cuyler died in 1950 and was not elected to the Hall of Fame until 1968 makes his signature very tough and highly desirable. Includes full service LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 724 1914 St. Louis Browns team panoramic photograph. Large 7"x40" sepia tone image of the Browns team lined up on the field in full uniform. Player names are printed beneath including Rickey, Sugden, Wallace, Austin, and Shotten. Photo is signed by photographer G.E. Palfrey at the top with team name and date. The image has some surface wrinkling from scrolling, a few tears, and a small area of emulsion loss: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 725 1914 Chicago "Dem Old Cubs" Poem display piece. 11"x14" heavy paper stock display piece features a poem written by Detroit BBC third baseman George Moriarity titled "Dem Old Cubs" and (9) Cubs vignette images incl. Tinker, Brown, Evers, and Chance. Image quality remains very fine with three light horizontal surface creases and some lt. general soiling: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 726 Lot of (4) vintage Louisville Colonels baseball photographs c.1920s. Measuring 8"x10", each sepia tone original image pictures individual players at Eclipse Park in Louisville, KY. Players are identified on the back and include Merito Acosta, Bill Meyers (one small chip at the bottom), Brad Kocher, and Joe Shepner. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 727 1919 Joe Wilhoit 69 Consecutive Hit Game Streak presentational medal. While it is fairly common knowledge that Joe DiMaggio hit safely in 56 consecutive games during the 1941 season with the Yankees, it is often overlooked that DiMaggio also hit in 61 straight games while playing with the San Francisco Seals in 1933. Interestingly, neither of those incredible streaks is the longest in professional baseball history. During the 1919 Western League season, Joseph Wilhoit hit safely in an incredible 69 straight games. Wilhoit had played in the Major Leagues for several seasons before going to the Western League in 1919. His batting streak became national news as he destroyed the previous Minor and Major League marks of 44 and 45 games. The Wichita Eagle newspaper wrote, "The old town has baseballitis to the thirty-third degree with a temperature that is chasing the mercury out of the top of the tube. The morning greeting here has changed from `How do you do' to `Did Wilhoit hit?'" The 1 3/4" shield shaped gold medal with ornate floral garniture on the edges and a single inset diamond at the bottom, is inscribed on the front, "Presented to Joseph Wilhoit Centerfielder Wichita, WI by Wichita Friends 1919". The back is inscribed, "Worlds Record Hitting Safely in 69 Consecutive Games June 14 to Aug. 19 1919". Overall condition remains very fine with light surface wear incl. a few minor scratches. While DiMaggio's Major League record may very well never be broken, the mark set by Joe Wilhoit is truly remarkable. In fact, it is interesting to note that DiMaggio himself was quoted several times in reference to his respect for Wilhoit's streak: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 728 Leather bound set of "Baseball Magazine" issues c.1912-13. Handsome leather bound presentational set of Baseball Magazine issues dating from August 1912 through December 1913. The interior issues remain in outstanding condition complete with both front and back covers. The edges of the interior pages have been gilt decorated while the leather bound spine area has been impressed with the date/titling information. Interesting and attractive assemblage of rare early Baseball Magazine periodicals: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 729 1902 Bucknell "L'Agenda" yearbook with Christy Mathewson. Original 1902 yearbook featuring Christy Mathewson, who is pictured in three different locations inside the book. Images include class portrait, basketball team photo, and football team photo: EX ($700.00-$900.00) $25.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 730 1907 Chic. Cubs souvenir program. Early program pictures a young girl in Cubs garb on the front cover with various historical facts regarding the Cubs on the interior. Program has some age toning and a vintage tape repair on the interior to a tear on the front cover: VG ($350.00-$450.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 731 Heinie Groh professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 33" long and weighs 33.4oz. Unusual bottle style bat shows fine use incl. ball marks, cleat marks, and general surface wear. Uncommon and desirable bat is one of the more unique style game bats ever produced by Louisville Slugger. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 732 1907 Chicago Cubs team panoramic photograph. Printed photographic image of the 1907 World Champion Cubs with players identified at the bottom margin. Players include Tinker, Evers, Chance, and Brown. 13"x24" with a 1907 copyright by E.T. Johnson & Co., Chicago at lower right. Image quality remains very fine with some typical light to moderate vertical "scrolling" creasing along with some light pencil horizontal lines across the front. The back has two period tape repairs to small tears: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 733 Rogers Hornsby professional model baseball bat with related materials c.1943-49. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34.8oz. Based on the dating, the bat is a coach's model used by Hornsby during the 1940s. Bat exhibits excellent use incl. ball marks, rack marks, cleat marks, and general surface wear. H117 model number is stamped on the end of the knob. Included with the bat are several items obtained by the original recipient while attending the Rogers Hornsby baseball academy in the 1940s. Additional items include Rogers Hornsby envelope sent to the camp attendee (secretarial signed), (2) original 8"x10" photographs of Hornsby at the camp, one of which pictures the attendee who obtained the bat, vintage newspaper article referencing the camp, and 1949 acceptance letter from the Veteran's Administration regarding the attendee's acceptance into the camp. One of the more thoroughly documented Hornsby professional model baseball bats that we have encountered. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 734 Rogers Hornsby auto. photograph c.1950. Black and white 8"x10" photo picturing Hornsby at the Winter baseball meetings with Vic Raschi is signed in bold blue ink at the bottom margin. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Several baseball player and executive names within the image are identified in neatly printed ink in the white borders. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 735 Tris Speaker professional model baseball bat c.1921-28. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 40oz. The bat exhibits very fine use incl. ball marks, grain swelling, and a small area of checking that was repaired with period finish nails. Both the centerbrand and facsimile signature stampings remain very bold and the bat retains its original finish and patina. Speaker was a deadly hitter with outstanding fielding abilities and is part of the original Hall of Fame inductee class. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and David Bushing: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $7,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 736 Tris Speaker auto. photograph. Crisp sepia tone real photo postcard picturing Speaker in Clev. Indians uniform is signed in blue ink. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Speaker signed photographs are fairly tough to acquire. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 737 Lot of vintage Chicago White Sox related items to include: (6) Chicago White Sox season passes. Group of celluloid passes issued to Ed Comiskey or Leander Hughes for years 1930-1934 and 1937: EX; 1931 White Sox Spring Training Camp schedule and roster with original envelope: VG-EX; and (2) 1930s Chic. White Sox programs: VG-EX ($450.00-$650.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 738 Rare 1911 Chic. White Sox Spring Training souvenir program. Early bound program issued for the White Sox annual trip to Mineral Wells, Texas includes photographs, team information, and itineraries. Front cover has some light general soiling: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 739 Cache of vintage materials with relation to Charles Comiskey c.1900-1910. Lot of various paper materials, the majority of which are vintage postcards and newspaper photos/clippings. Irish themes or various typical travel related views dominate the subject matter for most of the postcards. The lot does include several real photo postcards picturing Comiskey's summer residence at Eagle River, WI. Most of the postcards are addressed to either Joe or Ed Comiskey. The lot also includes several J. Louis Comiskey auto. typed letters and a real photo postcard picturing several members of the Comiskey family: Range GD-NM ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 740 1927 Charles Comiskey handwritten letter. General salutary letter handwritten in pencil on unlined stationary as sent to Joe Comiskey. Signed at the bottom, "I am Sincerely Yours Truly, C.A.C." Interesting notation written by Comiskey is at the bottom, "Excuse Pencil". Includes its original envelope, which is hand addressed by Charles Comiskey in blue fountain pen constituting a last name autograph. Handwritten Comiskey materials are exceedingly rare. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 741 Lot of Charles Comiskey related materials to include: 1909 real photo postcard picturing Comiskey on the front and addressed to him on the reverse: EX; 1907 photograph of Comiskey in a suit, 3 1/2"x5 1/2": VG-EX; Charles Comiskey Christmas card (unsigned): EX-MT; and a matted and framed publication photo picturing the St. Louis Browns with manager Comiskey (5"x7" matted and framed): VG ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 742 Superb Charles Comiskey large format photograph c.1920s. Offered is one of the finest original images of Chicago White Sox magnate Charles Comiskey, who is pictured seated at a desk in a tweed suit. Sepia tone photograph measures 9"x11" exhibiting breathtaking original clarity and contrast with fine depth to the image. Marked on the back with very early Burke & Atwell, Chicago photographer's stamp. The front has two light corner creases. Includes letter of provenance from the family: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 743 1895 St. Paul Saints baseball team cabinet photograph with Charles Comiskey. Matted and framed 8"x10" original mounted image of the Western League St. Paul Saints team, which Charles Comiskey had purchased in 1894. The players are identified in pencil on the bottom margin of the mount. Comiskey is seated in the center wearing a suit. Marked by photographer C.A. Zimmerman, St. Paul at the bottom margin of the mount. Image has some light surface scratching and soiling while retaining good overall contrast. In 1900, Comiskey would move the Saints to Chicago to join a fledging new league called the American League. The White Sox were born and remained under Comiskey's control until his death in 1931. Includes letter of provenance from the family: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 744 1895 Charles Comiskey presentational cane. Ebonized wooden cane has an ornate gold handle with repousse dTcor, which is inscribed on the side panel, "Presented by St. P. F. D. 1895" which is an abbreviation for St. Paul Fire Department. Intaglio engraved "CC" initials for Comiskey are found on the end panel of the cane handle. Comiskey relocated to St. Paul, MN after purchasing the St. Paul Saints baseball team. The cane itself remains in fine overall condition with minimal wear to the gold handle. The very bottom of the cane is missing its protective metal sheath. 34" tall. Canes were one of the most highly regarded presentational items of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the offered example relating to one of the most prominent names in baseball history. Includes letter of provenance from the family and a custom made shadow box display case: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 745 Significant 1879 Dubuque Rabbits BBC team cabinet photograph with Charles Comiskey. Incredibly rare and obscure original composite image of the Northwestern League Dubuque Rabbits baseball team. While at St. Mary's College in Kansas, Comiskey met league organizer Ted Sullivan who encouraged him to join the team in the newly formed league. Picturing the players posed in bib front uniforms with "Dubuque" across the front, the image measures 7"x9" on its original mount in a period matting. The players are identified under their respective images incl. Comiskey, Sullivan, Lapham, W.Gleason, Taylor, and Charles Radbourn. Image remains in fine general condition, but was of a low quality resolution at its original printing. Notably scarce image picturing Charles Comiskey and Old Hoss Radbourn on their first professional baseball team: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 746 Lot of (2) Charles Comiskey auto. postcards. Includes 1927 postcard sent from Havana, Cuba to Chicago with handwritten note from Comiskey that reads, "Hello Joe, hope you are all well and leave for home in the morning. Regards to all, Charlie". Hand addressed to "Mrs. E. Comiskey" constituting a last name autograph: EX-MT and 1924 postcard sent from Liverpool to Chicago with content written by another individual and signed "Charley" by Charles Comiskey in black fountain pen: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 747 1929 Charles Comiskey auto. letter. Typewritten letter on ornate embossed Chicago White Sox stationary as sent to Mrs. Joe Comiskey in thanks for a birthday gift. The letter is very boldly signed by Comiskey in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The letter itself has light original fold lines and retains its original envelope with an embossed White Sox logo. Very fine Comiskey signed letter from a primary source. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 748 1927 Charles Comiskey auto. Real Estate Indenture. Typewritten two page indenture regarding a parcel of real estate given to Josephine Comiskey by Charles Comiskey. Signed in jet black fountain pen by Comiskey at the bottom of the first page rating 10 out of 10. Second page is signed by White Sox secretary Harry Grabiner as a witness and stamped by a notary public. The Comiskey signature is the finest example that we have ever offered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: NM-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 748a 1919 "Commy" book. Hard cover book from the Comiskey family collection of Leander Hughes is missing its dust cover and exhibits general usage wear: VG ($150.00-$250.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 749 Rare Chicago White Sox pennant picturing Charles Comiskey c.1915-20. Oversized 36" long pennant with "Sox" team name has an image of Comiskey at the left within a crossed bat and ball design. Pennant has some age tattering to the edges and some typical crazing to the lettering/graphics. Bottom two tassels are missing: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 750 Eddie Cicotte auto. govt. postcard. Postmarked Jan. 1952, govt. postcard is signed on the reverse in blue ink by Black Sox member Eddie Cicotte. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. In the first inning of Game #1 of the 1919 World Series, Cicotte made the fateful and historic decision to hit the first batter for the Reds while pitching. With this act, the gamblers knew that the "fix was on" and the rest is history. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 751 Eddie Collins 1920 Chicago White Sox player's contract. Original contract issued to Eddie Collins for seasons 1920-22 by the Chicago White Sox. The contract calls for a salary of $12,000 per season and has been stamped by Chas. Comiskey. Significant HOF'er vintage contract given to Collins for the 1920 season following the infamous scandal involving the 1919 World Series: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 752 **UPDATED DESCRIPTION** Scarce "Shoeless" Joe Jackson professional model baseball bat c.1911-1915. About Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth once said, "I copied Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter." As Ruth's words illustrate, Joe Jackson was regarded by his peers as one of the greatest pure hitters in the game. During a relatively brief 13 year career, Jackson amassed over 1,700 hits, a .517 slugging percentage, and hit for a lifetime average of .356, which ranks as the third highest in Major League history. Unfortunately, Joe Jackson was banished from Major League Baseball by Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis along with seven other White Sox players after being implicated in fixing the 1919 World Series. Although the repercussions remain the same, the general consensus among baseball historians is that Jackson in fact did try his best during the 1919 Series (batting average of .375). Whether or not Joe Jackson merits enshrinement into the National Baseball Hall of Fame is certainly open to debate. The fact that he was one of, if not the greatest pure hitter in the history of the game, is not. Offered is an extraordinarily rare Joe Jackson professional model baseball bat c.1911-15. The Louisville Slugger "double dash dot dash" model bat measures 35.5" long and weighs 40.6oz. The bat exhibits evident use incl. ball marks, grain swelling, and cleat marks. Two toned "Black Betsy" style bat retains its original surface and patina, which are virtually unique to Jackson's weapon of choice. The knob end and handle area have a small bit of finish loss from apparent moisture exposure, which could be easily restored, but was left intact to show the bat in its fully original state. This particular bat was obtained by Thomas. J. Hauer of Roxbury, MA. The young Hauer had been employed with the Boston Braves and Red Sox during the early to mid teens. The bat and an assortment of other baseball related items were kept by Hauer after his marriage at his address in Dorchester, MA. Over the years, many of the other baseball items were given away to Hauer's nephew and other young baseball fans in the family. Thomas Hauer's daughter, Marguerite M. Joyce (maiden name Hauer), recounts, "...For some reason what does come to mind when I think back on those years is the name Rabbit Maranville and a wonderful heavyweight Boston Braves sweater with buttons on the front and a large emblem of an Indian on the front that I wore for many years while sledding in the winter....". Included with the bat is a period photograph of Thomas Hauer wearing the aforementioned sweater, which is consistent with the Boston Braves sweaters of the period. According to direct family history, the bat was given to Thomas Hauer by Joe Jackson while he was working for the Braves and Red Sox. It is important to note that the vast majority of Joe Jackson professional model game bats that enter the marketplace date to his post Major League barnstorming career. To date, there are only three documented playing career era Joe Jackson game used baseball bats known, inclusive of the offered example. UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Based on further research within the family of Patrick Joyce we believe to have narrowed the likely time period in which the offered Joe Jackson baseball bat was used. The Joe Jackson bat was given to Patrick Joyce's grandfather, Thomas Hauer,(who was born in November 1893) when he worked for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Braves. In the summer of 1911, Thomas Hauer would have been approximately 17 1/2 years old and 18 1/2 years old in the summer of 1912 (an appropriate age for a clubhouse employee). Hauer was married in August of 1915 and it is quite likely that after the year 1912 he moved on to a full time job at age 19 or 20 (1913 & 1914)since he would be married in 1915. It is more likely that he would have been in contact with Joe Jackson before the 1913 season. The combination of my grandfathers age in the years 1911 & 1912 and the limited time frame that Hauer may have had occasion to receive a bat from Joe could fairly easily lead to a reasonable expectation that the bat may well date to to 1911 or 1912 specifically which would constitute the earliest known Jackson game bat to have entered the marketplace. Monumental rarity with impeccable primary source provenance that is being offered for the first time publicly by Patrick H. Joyce, Jr. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc., LOA from MEARS Authentication which has assigned the bat its highest grade of A10 and notes it to be "perfect in all respects for a Black Betsy game bat as used by Joe Jackson in the era.", original photograph of Thomas J. Hauer wearing a period Boston Braves sweater, letter of provenance from Marguerite M. (Hauer) Joyce, and letter of provenance from Thomas Hauer's grandson, Patrick H. Joyce, Jr: EX ($75,000.00-$125,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 753 Lot of (3) auto. baseballs with relation to the 1924 World Tour. Includes two 1924 World Tour team auto. baseballs, both of which are signed on Heydler NL baseballs by approx. (20) Tour members incl. McGraw, Jennings, Comiskey, Frisch, Walsh, Groh, and Evers. Sigs have faded to varying degrees ranging from 1-5 out of 10. The lot also includes a misc. B.Johnson AL ball with several illegible signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD-VG ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 754 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Lot of (2) 1924 Chicago World Tour baseball team photographs. Pair of original 6"x8" black and white images taken during the 1924 European Tour. Includes players pictured in full uniform standing on the field and William Cross along with King George greeting the team: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 755 Rare 1924 Steve O'Niell Chicago World Tour uniform. In an effort to promote the game of baseball in Europe, it was decided that All-Star teams comprised of Major League players would tour Europe after the 1924 season. The teams included numerous notable players and officials incl. Hughie Jennings, John McGraw, Frank Frisch, Chas. Comiskey, Ed Walsh, and John Evers. Offered is the "Chicago" Tour uniform as worn by Steve O'Niell. By any measurable standards, the 1924 Tour uniforms were among the most attractive ever produced. Jersey retains its original red on blue "Chicago" lettering across the front and cadet style collar with red and blue stars. The sleeves of the shirt each feature a large red, white, and blue U.S. flag patch. Spalding tag remains inside the collar and "O'Niel" is chain stitched onto the tail exterior. Matching pants with red and blue piping retain Spalding tag on the interior waist and have "O'Niel" chain stitched into the fly. Retains its original Alex Taylor Sporting Goods leather belt. Also included are the rare original red, white, and blue wool socks. The uniform remains in outstanding original condition with appropriate light usage and age toning while retaining brilliant original color. To the best of our knowledge, the offered uniform is the most complete and intact original set of the surviving exemplars: EX-MT ($25,000.00-$35,000.00) $27,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 756 1998 Barry Bonds San Francisco Giants home jersey. White knit shirt retains its original team name on front with "Bonds" nameplate on the back above original #25. Rawlings tag remains affixed inside the tail front with "48 1 98" chain stitched flag tag. Bonds has signed the back of the jersey in silver sharpie. The jersey exhibits fine use incl. evidence of soiling on the back and appropriate wash wear. The front of the shirt has a shadow from the removal of the "Until There's A Cure Day" crossed red ribbon patch, which was worn on August 9, 1998. The patch was removed after the game and the jersey remained in use. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and James Spence Authentication: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 757 Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees professional model road jersey. Grey knit shirt retains its original "New York" lettering across the front and #13 on the reverse. Russell Athletic tagging remains on the tail front along with 2" extra length flag tag. The reverse is signed by Rodriguez in blue sharpie. Jersey exhibits light wash and usage wear. The numbers on the reverse have MLB Authentic holograms and A-Rod hologram. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $900.00
 
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See a Picture of this Item 758 1995 Wade Boggs New York Yankees road jersey. Grey knit jersey retains its original "New York" lettering on front and #12 on the reverse. Russell Athletic tags remain affixed to the tail front along with 2" extra length flag tag and applied "Boggs-95" identification tag. The jersey retains its original black memorial armband and #7 on the left sleeve in honor of the death of Mickey Mantle. Shirt exhibits appropriate light to moderate use/wash wear. Desirable Yankees jersey from a future HOF'er with rare and desirable Mantle memorial patches. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 758a Lot of Vladimir Guerrero related items to include: Vladimir Guerrero professional model baseball bat c.1996-97. Rookie era Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 30.8oz. Bat shows heavy use incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, and crack at the centerbrand area. Guerrero has signed the barrel in black sharpie and "27" is written on the end of the knob: EX; 1996 West Palm Beach Vlad Guerrero Minor League game worn jersey. Blue knit shirt worn by Guerrero during the season in which he was called up to the Major Leagues. The jersey retains its original tagging and exhibits use/wash wear. Guerrero has signed the front of the shirt in black sharpie. Includes LOA from the Montreal Expos and a baseball card picturing Vlad wearing the shirt: EX; Vlad Guerrero single signed home run baseballs with career #'s 108 and 142 w/COA's ; and (2) Vlad Guerrero single signed baseballs, one of which appears to be a home run baseball: EX. Fine grouping of early playing career materials relating to a future HOF player. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat, jersey) and LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 759 Ken Griffey Jr. professional model baseball bat c.1991-97. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 30.6oz. The bat shows evident use incl. ball marks, rack marks, pine tar residue, and original criss-cross linen handle tape. C271 model number is stamped on the barrel end, which also features Griffey Jr.'s autograph in silver sharpie. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (signature): Ex ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 760 Frank Thomas professional model baseball bat c.1996. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. The bat shows heavy use incl. ball marks (blue and white), stitching impressions, pine tar residue, and surface wear. 576B model number is stamped on the knob end along with "35" written in silver marker. Thomas has evolved into one of the game's most durable sluggers and is quickly approaching the magic 500 home run mark. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 761 Cal Ripken Jr. professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Very desirable rookie era bat with tremendous use from the very earliest period in Ripken's storied career. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.6oz. The bat exhibits incredible use incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, original handle tape, and cleat marks. Model #M159 is stamped on the barrel end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 762 Wade Boggs professional model baseball bat c.1993-97. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.2oz. The bat shows very heavy use incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, stitching impressions, and surface wear. Model #456B is stamped on knob end and "12" is written in vintage black marker. "Wade Boggs Yankees" is impressed in white lettering on the barrel. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 763 1990 George Brett auto. Kansas City Royals home jersey. White knit home jersey retains its original team name on front with #5 underneath. "Brett" lettering and original #5 remain on the back. Rawlings tagging remains inside the tail front along with "Set 1 1990" flag tag. The shirt exhibits evident use incl. soiling on both shoulders and appropriate wash wear to the numbers/tagging. Signed on the back, "George Brett Batting Champ 76, 80, 90". Very desirable home jersey from Brett's third batting title season. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and James Spence Authentication: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $4,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 764 George Brett professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 33.4oz. Bat exhibits strong use incl. ball marks, rack marks, and very heavy pine tar residue on the handle area. "GB 5" is written on the knob end in vintage black marker and model number C271 is stamped on the end of the barrel. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 765 Carlton Fisk professional model baseball bat c.1980-85. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 31.2oz. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. pine tar residue on the handle, several ball marks, and #72 written in black marker on the end of both the knob and barrel. The bat has been signed by Fisk on the barrel end in black sharpie. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX-EX/MT ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 766 Mike Schmidt professional model baseball bat c.1983-86. Rawlings Adirondack model P302 bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.8oz. The bat shows heavy usage incl. ball marks, rack marks, pine tar residue, and stitching impressions. 154CK is stamped on the end of the knob and "20" is written in black marker. Schmidt has autographed the barrel in black marker. Very fine exemple of a Schmidt game bat with excellent usage while retaining bold mfg. stampings. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 767 Johnny Bench professional model baseball bat c.1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.8oz. Bat shows evident usage including ball marks, rack marks and surface wear. Vintage "5" is written in black marker on both the knob and barrel ends. Model #S44 is stamped on the barrel end and Bench has signed the bat in black sharpie. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat), MEARS Authentication, and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 768 Pete Rose professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34.2oz. Desirable early playing career era Rose game bat exhibits strong usage incl. ball marks, cleat marks, and rack marks. Model #S222 is stamped on the knob end and a vintage "14" is written in black marker. Rose has signed the barrel in blue sharpie. High quality early playing career Rose exemplar with outstanding use qualities. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 769 1991 Rickey Henderson Oakland Athletic home jersey. White knit shirt retains its original team name on front with #24. Reverse has "Henderson" nameplate above #24. Rawlings tag with "Set 1 1991" flag tag remains affixed inside the tail front. Jersey exhibits minimal overall use retaining bright original colors to the lettering and numbers. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 770 Mickey Mantle auto. New York Yankees coaches jersey c.1980s. Pinstriped home white knit jersey signed on the front in blue sharpie, "Mickey Mantle No. 7". The jersey was worn by Mantle as a coach during Spring Training retaining its original Wilson tag inside the collar with #7 on the back. The shirt exhibits moderate use and wash wear incl. some soiling to the tail front area along with appropriate wash wear to the tags. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $2,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 771 1969 Major League Baseball "Greatest Living Team" auto. baseball. In July of 1969, Major League Baseball celebrated its 100th Anniversary by identifying the greatest players in baseball history. Among these honorees was a group denoted as the Greatest Living Players. Offered is a toned and clear coated ball signed by (12) members of that team incl. DiMaggio, Williams, Grove, Musial, Mays, Stengel, Feller, and Sisler. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Very seldom offered theme ball from one of the more notable events of its type. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 772 ***UPDATED LOT*** Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger related display pieces to include: Louisville Slugger metal store display sign c.1960s-70s. Black painted metal sign measures 17"x48" with baseball graphics on one side: EX-MT and Louisville Slugger wooden display panel. Modern era 14"x40" over mantle display panel having an inset Rocky Colavito Professional Model Louisville Slugger baseball bat: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 773 Hall of Famer auto. baseball c.1960s. Lt. cream Spalding "Hall of Fame" model ball signed by (21) players incl. Rice, Stengel, Terry, L.Waner, Cronin, Lyons, Roush, and Frisch. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 774 Lot of (71) Baseball Hall of Famer display pieces c.1970s. Attractive set of museum style display pieces on mustard color cardboard stock measure 11"x26". Each has a black and white photograph of the player's HOF plaque with career information. The set includes players from all dating periods incl. Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, Cobb, Wagner, Williams, Campanella, and Keefe. Excellent breakdown value and display qualities: EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 775 "Slugger Field" original painting by Patrick Jewell. Original oil on canvas painting of Louisville's "Slugger Field" measuring 11"x14" framed. Abstract style painting exhibits rich color with fine depth. Painting is by artist Patrick Jewell who earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in 1993. He has exhibited in Manhattan, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Houston, and elsewhere. His works are in private and corporate collections around the country: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 776 "Bleachers" original painting by Patrick Jewell. Original oil on canvas painting depicts an abstract interpretation of stadium bleachers in pastel colors. Overall size is an impressive 46"x61" framed and has been signed by artist Patrick Jewell at the bottom. Jewell earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in 1993. He has exhibited in Manhattan, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Houston, and elsewhere. His works are in private and corporate collections around the country: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 777 Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger advertising posters c.1950s. Thick stock paper signs measure 11"x17" picturing portraits of various players who use Louisville Slugger bats. Players include Mickey Mantle, Ed Mathews, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, and Yogi Berra. Mantle is the central figure on both posters, once of which also pictures his model of bat. The pair remain very clean with one having a minute chip at the lower left corner: EX/MT-NM ($450.00-$650.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 778 Louisville Slugger Mickey Mantle advertising banner c.1950s-60's. Advertising Louisville Slugger bats with a picture of a Mickey Mantle model, large yellow satin banner measures 34"x43" suspended from its original wooden bar. The banner has some general age wear incl. light toning and some creasing, but retains the original yellow fringework and tassels. The wooden suspension dowel has some warping from age: VG-EX ($350.00-$450.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 779 Jackie Robinson auto. photograph. News publication photo picturing Robinson receiving his Most Valuable Player award measures 3"x4" matted and framed. Signed in bold blue ink, Best Wishes, Jackie Robinson". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 780 1958 Milwaukee Braves team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (30) members of the NL Champion Braves incl. Aaron, Mathews, Haney, Adcock, Burdette, Herman, Pafko, and Torre. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 781 Set of (15) vintage auto. baseball photographs c.1950s-60s. Interesting set of 5"x7" original black and white images as taken by a loyal fan at various stadiums. Each image is signed, in the period, by a player or players who are visible within the image. Players incl. Hodges, Mays, Musial, Ashburn, Snider, Wynn, Mathews. Stengel is clubhouse signed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 782 Fine P.F. Flyers "Big League Stars on T.V." cardboard advertising display piece c.1950s. Absolutely pristine die cut cardboard advertising display measuring an impressive 23"x31" contains images of (10) players surrounding a color illustration of Ted Williams batting. Players include Mays, Williams, Reese, Fox, Berra, and Musial. The display remains in unused mint condition with its easel backstand and fold over supports intact. One of the highest condition grade 1950s era advertising displays that we have handled and the first of this particular type: NM-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 783 Superb HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball c.1950s. Nearly pristine Giles NL baseball signed by (11) players incl. Hornsby, Musial, Sisler, D.Dean, J.Haines, and F.Frisch. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. Stunning condition exemplar with a pristine 10 out of 10 Hornsby signature alone on a side panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM/MT-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 784 Vintage baseball autograph book c.1940s-50s. Leather bound period album measures 4 1/2"x6" with over (170) signatures. Players include Ott (huge signature), Doby, Ford, Berra, Mantle (rookie era, perfect ink signature), T.Williams, Killebrew (rookie era), Lopez, and Colavito. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. The first six pages in the book are torn, which does intersect with some signatures of no major significance. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 785 Lot of Pee Wee Reese related photos incl. 1942 signed image. Includes 3"x5" original photo of Reese taken outside of Forbes Field in Pittsburgh signed by Reese in blue ink. The lot also includes (6) vintage photos with relation to Reese incl. w/family and (2) images with a young boy in Dodgers uniform: Range EX-NM ($400.00-600.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 786 1940 AL All-Star team auto. baseball from the personal collection of Leo Durocher. Clean off white Harridge AL ball signed by (18) members of the team incl. DiMaggio, Williams, Cronin, Feller, Ruffing, Dickey, and Keller. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Game was played in St. Louis with the National League holding the AL scoreless en route to a 4-0 win. Includes the NL ball box in which it was found, letter of provenance from the Durocher family, and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 787 Rare Stan Musial rookie era professional model baseball bat c.1943-49. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 33.2oz. The bat exhibits excellent usage incl. ball marks, cleat marks, surface wear, and a light handle crack which has been professionally repaired. M117 model number is stamped on the knob end. Musial has autographed the barrel end in black sharpie to the right of his facsimile signature stamping. Game used bats from Musial's rookie era are very rare and seldom offered to the collecting public. Incredible rarity from one of the finest hitters in Major League history. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 788 Lot of (3) vintage Pitt. Pirates related items to include: 1910 National League pocket schedule compliments of the Pitt. Pirates picturing Forbes Field on the back cover: NM; Pirates "Good Luck Coin" issued by Martin Clothiers c.1910-15: EX; and Forbes Field souvenir pin with player fob c.1910s-20s: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 789 Lot of (3) vintage Pitt. Pirates related postcards to include: 1910 Honus Wagner Carnegie, PA postcard: VG-EX, 1909 "I Told You So" Pirates Champions postcard (abrasion): GD-VG, and 1909 Pirates World Champions postcard with applique miniature pennant: VG ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 790 Superb 1904 Exposition Park panoramic photograph by George Lawrence Co. Sweeping sepia tone 21 1/2"x 39" panoramic photograph taken from a center field vantage point during a game played between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants. Image quality is exceptional and highly typical of the work from Lawrence studios, which pioneered the technique of stadium photography. Titled at the bottom in white lettering, "Exposition Park Pittsburg-New York Baseball Game" and "Photo and Copyright 1904 by Geo. R. Lawrence Co., Chicago". Overall condition is very fine with a small tear at the top margin and some light soiling at the far right edge with one small area of retouching. We have only encountered this exact original photograph on one other occasion which now resides in a private collection: EX-EX/MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $16,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 791 Rare 1905 Pittsburgh Pirates versus New York Giants panoramic photograph. Rarely offered printed photographic supplement picturing a game between the Pirates and Giants in Exposition Park. Issued as a supplement to the Index depicting a right centerfield vantage point. Matted and housed in a vintage gilt frame with three original vertical fold lines: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 792 Fred Clarke auto. baseball. Lightly toned "Chieftain Official League" baseball signed on a side panel by Fred Clarke and Fred Isbell. Clarke signature rates 8 out of 10 with a surface impression that intersects with the base of the "C" in Clarke. Isbell signature rates 8 out of 10 with the impression mark fully intersecting the last name. Baseballs signed by Clarke are fairly scarce, with single signed exemplars seldom offered within the marketplace. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Signature: EX/MT-NM, Ball: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 793 Honus Wagner single signed baseball. Lt. toned Wilson "Official League" baseball signed by Wagner on a side panel. The signature rates 6 out of 10 with some lightness to the "H" in Honus. One of the side panels contains a very light notation of what appears to be "Ray", who was likely the original recipient of the ball. The ball itself has some typical age wear with some light soiling to a few areas. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 794 Honus Wagner professional model coaches bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 41oz. exhibiting heavy use incl. checking to the barrel, ball marks, and cleat marks. The facsimile signature stamping has some indentations, the handle has a darkened area, and the knob end has a chip. Uncommon professional model bat likely used by Wagner during his post career tenure as a coach. VG-EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 795 Honus Wagner auto. photograph c.1930s-40s. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner in Pirates uniform with a pouch of Beech Nut chewing tobacco. The photo is signed in bold blue ink, "With best wishes to Max West, Honus Wagner". Salutation and signature are very pronounced rating 10 out of 10. The image itself has some light surface wrinkling at the left edge retaining its original contrast. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Photo: EX-MT, Signature: NM-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 796 Pie Traynor and Max Carey auto. photographs c.1922. Pair of sepia tone 5"x7" images of the two Pirates HOF players each signed in period black fountain pen. Carey has added a date of 1922. Signatures rate 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 797 Lot of (2) Rabbit Maranville auto. photographs to include: Sepia tone 5"x7" image of Maranville in 1922 Pitt. Pirates uniform signed at the top margin, "Rabbit Maranville 1922" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 6 out of 10. The image is fairly clean overall with a small tear at the bottom right, which has a tape repair on the reverse: EX; and Sepia tone 5"x7" image picturing Maranville batting signed, "Rabbit Maranville" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 6 out of 10: EX-MT. Maranville signed images are very tough as he died in 1954. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 798 Harold "Pie" Traynor professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 36.6oz. The bat exhibits heavy usage including ball marks, grain swelling, rack marks, and surface wear. The knob end has a chip on one side and some indentations to the barrel end which are possibly from non baseball usage. Handle has two very tiny holes from mounting screws of some sort. "Pie Traynor" facsimile signature is stamped on the barrel end of the bat. Louisville Slugger Traynor game model bats are fairly rare and seldom offered within the marketplace. The offered example originated from a Pittsburgh estate and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG-EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 799 Estate collection of (23) Pitt. Pirates auto. photographs c.1922. Beautiful set of original 5"x7" sepia tone images (one measures 6"x8") picturing various Pitt. Pirates players in 1922 posed in uniform both in action and candid views. Each image is signed by the respective player(s) in period black fountain pen. Players include Carey, B.Adams, J.Ens, C.Barnhart, and C.Grimm. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. A few of the photos have minor wear incl. some edge creases, etc. Very fine set of period signed images with equally attractive photographic and signature quality. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 800 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates team panoramic photograph. Sepia tone image measuring 7"x32" framed pictures the NL and World Champion Pitt. Pirates. Players are lined up on the field in uniform and are identified under their respective images. Players include Traynor, Cuyler, Clarke, Carey, Adams, and McKechnie. Marked by Trinity Court Studios at the bottom right corner. Image quality and surface condition are very fine with a small abrasion at the lower right alongside of a small piece of the image that is adhered to the glass: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $650.00
 
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