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Items For The Auction of March 7th & 8th, 2008
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201 |
Pair of Heubach baseball porcelain figurines c.1880s. Uncommon large size bisque porcelain figurines stand 14" tall each including a batter (missing bat) and pitcher. The batter has a period repair to a crack at the neck area and a chip to the thumb area. The pitcher has only a few minor rim chips at the bottom edge: Range EX-NM |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$800.00
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202 |
Extremely rare Vienna bronze baseball player c.1880-1900. Diminutive 3" tall Vienna bronze figural depicts a uniformed baseball player seated with a baseball bat. Paint retains a fine original patina with some light chipping to a few areas. Vienna bronze figurals are among the most sought after of their type with the offered baseball exemplar being the first we have encountered: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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202a |
Detroit Tigers figural doorstop c.1930-40s. Cast iron Tiger figural doorstop measures 9" tall retaining the majority of its original polychrome paint. Detroit Tigers Novelties labels remain affixed to the reverse: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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203 |
Pair of baseball player still banks c.1910. Includes gilt painted example retaining approx. 80% of its original paint. 5 1/2" tall: EX and polychrome painted example retaining approx. 70% of its original paint: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$550.00
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204 |
Rare baseball figural cast iron andirons c.1909. Seldom offered original set of painted cast iron baseball figural fireplace andirons dating to the 1909 era. The andirons remain in fine general condition retaining a desirable patina with polychrome paint in a red and white theme. The back stands have been replaced which is commonly seen. The offered andirons are among the more coveted folk art baseball related items and represent one of only three original painted sets that we have handled in 15 years: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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205 |
Rare "Base Ball Champions" wooden bread box c.1880s. Stunning softwood hinge lidded box from the Keebler-Weyl Baking Co., Philadelphia has large applied decorative baseball paper labels on the lid interior and box front. Each label depicts a batsman and catcher in full uniform with early equipment and a decorative border of ring bats and balls. Box itself has some general age wear incl. toning and retains wonderful original surface. Interior label retains very bold original color with some losses to the cream colored background. Exterior label on box front is toned from age with similar losses to the background while retaining fine general eye appeal. Overall size is an impressive 11" tall x 19" wide x 14" deep. One of only two exemplars of this highly desirable baseball antiquity that have been documented: VG-EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,900.00
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206 |
Boy Scout with baseball equipment original painting by William McKallan c.1915-20. Original oil on board study of a boy scout in full uniform holding a baseball bat and ball. Impressive 23"x35" framed painting presents very well with some light staining to the board at the lower left corner. The reverse of the painting has another work by McKallan depicting two young men in street clothes. McKallan is a fairly well regarded Philadelphia school artist. Baseball related artwork of quality from this period is seldom offered: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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207 |
Detroit Tigers pennant c.1910-15. Huge 39" long two piece pennant features an applied leather Tiger head at the left side and "Tigers" black lettering across the body. Outstanding condition exemplar retains its original Eder Mfg. Co. tagging on the reverse. Recently discovered along with the White Sox pennant in this auction in an estate collection: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$3,200.00
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208 |
Fine Chicago White Sox pennant c.1910-15. Remarkable 44" long two piece pennant features a hand painted baseball pitcher graphic on an applied leather oval. "White Sox" applied white lettering runs across the body. With the exception of some very minor toning, the pennant remains in outstanding original condition: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,900.00
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209 |
Boston Red Sox pennant c.1915-18. Oversized 35" long pennant features a Red Sox "World Champions" medallion style logo at the left side with "Red Sox" lettering across the body. Fine general condition with light age toning: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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210 |
Exposition park original photograph by George Lawrence c.1904. Original sepia tone image picturing a game in progress at Pittsburgh's Exposition Park between the Pitt. Pirates and New York Giants. The image measures 11"x14" framed and was once part of a larger 21"x39" panoramic photograph taken by noted photographer George Lawrence. Original imagery of Exposition Park is seldom found in any format: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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211 |
1909 Detroit Tigers team panoramic photograph. Printed photographic team image measuring 8"x16" pictures the team posed in suits in a studio setting. Players are identified underneath the image including Cobb, Jennings, Bush, and Crawford. Marked Van Dyck Gravure Co. at the bottom left corner. The photo has a vertical center line crease: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$120.00
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212 |
June 30, 1909 Forbes Field Opening Day Game advertising broadside. Scarce 6 1/4"x19" paper broadside advertising the inaugural baseball game played at the opening of Pittsburgh's Forbes Field on June 30, 1909. The game featured the Pitt. Pirates vs. the World Champion Chicago Cubs. The sign has some edge chipping and light creasing as commonly found on this type of paper display. There is also a chip on the top edge. First example that we have handled: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$550.00
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213 |
1910 "The Story of the 1910 Pennant Winners" souvenir guide. Bound 3"x6" souvenir guide featuring biographical information on both the Phila. A's and Chicago Cubs along with photographs of the A's players inside. The back page has an unscored area for all seven games of the World Series. Generally nice condition overall with a small corner chip on the front cover: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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214 |
Tris Speaker single signed baseball c.1920-30s. Toned red and blue stitched baseball, which appears to be a game used AL baseball, is signed across the sweet spot by Speaker in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 3/4 out of 10 with a period date written to the left of the autograph. It appears that portions of the signature have some period enhancements. Includes LOA from JSA: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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215 |
Cy Young single signed baseball. Lightly toned "Official League" ball signed by Young in blue fountain pen across the sweet spot area. Signature remains very clear and legible rating 7 out of 10. The ball itself has some minor age toning to a few areas with no other notations or markings. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$8,250.00
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216 |
ôHurray for Our Base Ball Teamö sheet music c.1910. Classic issue with cover featuring oval portraits of star players incl. Lajoie, Mack, Jennings, and McGraw. Exhibits light general handling and age wear with two small pieces of tape reinforcement to the spine: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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217 |
Rare 1914 Boston Braves "Royal Rooters" pin. Early celluloid medallion with Indian head logo and "Boston Braves Champions 1914" on front. Medallion is suspended from its original red silk ribbon, which although tattered, retains gilt lettering reading, "Boston Royal Rooters". Pin has its original brass pin bar and A.Lopez & Bros., Boston paper label on back. Other than the frayed ribbon, the pin remains in fairly nice overall condition: Ribbon: PR, Pin: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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218 |
Gillette Safety Razor baseball trolley-car advertising broadside c.1910-15. Rare original trolley car advertisement for Gillette Safety Razors depicting Bill Donovan (Tigers), Frank Chance (Cubs), John Kling (Cubs), Honus Wagner (Pirates) and Hughie Jennings (Tigers). The light cardboard stock advertisement is blank-backed with some creasing and light general soiling with several areas of restoration/inpainting. The offered sign is the first example that we have handled and may in fact be the only surviving exemplar. 10"x20" matted and framed: VG |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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219 |
Baseball decorated occupational shaving mug c.1880-1900. Handled porcelain mug features hand painted crossed bats and ball dTcor with "Wm. F. Kelly" stenciled above in gilt lettering. Marked "CFH/GDM" on the base. One side panel of the mug has a hairline crack: VG-EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$300.00
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220 |
1912 Boston Red Sox pin. Scarce souvenir pin dates to the Red Sox 1912 World Championship season. Brass stick pin in the style of a flagpole measures 2 1/2" tall with an attached celluloid red and white pennant with "Red Sox 1912" on the front. The reverse is marked "1912 Old Vienna 663 Washington St." Condition remains very strong with bright original color and no cracking to the pennant: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,600.00
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221 |
Forbes Field souvenir porcelain creamer c.1909. Hand painted porcelain handled creamer measures 4" tall with a full color scene of Forbes Field on a side panel. Stamped "Bavaria" on the base: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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221a |
1924 New York Giants team panoramic photograph. News service issue image of the pennant winning team incl. Frisch, Wilson, Lindstrom, Kelly, and Jennings. 6öx12ö matted with some creasing at the left edge and some remnants of photographerÆs marking ink in the background: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$100.00
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222 |
New York Giants auto. baseball with Christy Mathewson c.1914. Lt. toned J.Tener NL baseball signed by approx. (12) players incl. Mathewson, McGraw, Meyers, and Johnson. Sigs range from 1-5 out of 10 with Mathewson remaining clearly legible and rating 5+ out of 10. Rare period Giants team ball with a highly sought after signature of Mathewson. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range PR-VG/EX |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$5,600.00
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223 |
Lot of (2) World Tour related publications to include: 1914 "History of World's Tour" souvenir book. Early soft cover volume regarding the World Tour history picturing Comiskey and McGraw on the front cover. Interior pages feature Tour history and photographs. Fairly clean for the issue with some light wear to the spine: EX and 1913-14 World Tour program. Classic program issued in conjunction with the Tour includes photographs and biographical information regarding the players. Front and back covers are present but loose at the spine: VG-EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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224 |
1915 New York Yankees player's contract. Rare original 1915 contract issued to Charles Bauman by the New York Yankees. Two page contract is one of the earliest Yankees contracts that we have handled and has been signed by Bauman, Yankees President Jacob Ruppert, and AL President Ban Johnson. Includes LOA from JSA: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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224a |
Fine Honus Wagner large format studio photograph c.1912. Substantive 13"x20" matted and framed portrait of Honus Wagner posed in full Pitt. Pirates uniform. Wagner is pictured seated with a baseball bat. Matte finish image remains in fine original condition with only minimal surface wear. The offered image is one of only two known exemplars, the other of which was in a lesser condition grade. Additionally, we once handled a similar large format image of Pirates player/coach Fred Clarke which was executed in a nearly identical fashion. One of the finest period Honus Wagner original images that we have encountered with regard to image quality, dating period, and unique size: EX-MT |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$8,000.00
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225 |
1910-11 Carnegie Institute basketball team cabinet photograph with Honus Wagner. Original mounted cabinet photograph measuring 10"x13" pictures the Carnegie Institute men's basketball team including a young Honus Wagner (third from the right). Image quality remains outstanding with strong contrast and clarity: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$950.00
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226 |
Walter Johnson 20th Anniversary Day souvenir ribbon. Original 2 1/2"x5" silk ribbon commemorating the 20th anniversary of Walter Johnson's first game in 1907. Ribbon remains fully intact with some light wear along the top edge: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$225.00
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227 |
Lot of (2) Walter Johnson related items from his personal collection to include: Scarce 1929 Walter Johnson Boosters Cub membership card issued to Mrs. Walter Johnson. Back has some scrapbook adhesive residue; believed to be one of two known exemplars: EX and Pct. 1, 1924 Walter Johnson Testimonial contribution thank you card picturing an image of Johnson in the background. Back has some scrapbook adhesive residue; believed to be one of the only surviving exemplars: VG-EX. Both items include individual letters of provenance from the Johnson family. |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$600.00
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228 |
1944 Walter Johnson War Savings Bond Certificate of Merit. Original 8 1/2"x11" certificate of merit presented to Walter Johnson by the U.S. Treasury Dept. in honor of his services rendered on behalf of the War Bond effort. U.S. Treasury Dept. seal is at the bottom left corner. Certificate has a few surface wrinkles: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$250.00
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229 |
Dec. 26, 1909 Walter Johnson Day souvenir program. Obscure early program issued for an exhibition game in which Johnson pitched his first no hit/no run game for the Santa Ana team. Front cover pictures Johnson; back cover has titling and some period ink notations, and the interior remains blank: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$350.00
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230 |
Washington Senators auto. baseball with Walter Johnson c.1926. Toned and likely game used AL ball signed by Walter Johnson, Bucky Harris, Nick Altrock, and Roger Peckinpaugh. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10 with Johnson displaying by itself on a side panel. The ball is inscribed on a side panel, "Tampa-Florida March 1926" at Spring Training. Unique Wash. Senators related baseball signed by four key members of the team. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$3,800.00
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231 |
1915 Phila. Phillies team cabinet photograph. Rare 1915 large format 11"x17" matted and framed mounted image of the NL Champion Phillies picturing the players in full uniform posed in a stadium setting. Players incl. Bancroft, Cravath, Moran (mgr.), and a very young G.C. Alexander. Image quality and contrast is nearly flawless with literally no wear: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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Connie Mack auto. typewritten letter. Dated Nov. 1, 1911 letter is typewritten on beautiful Philadelphia Athletics stationary picturing Shibe Park at the top. Letter was written in thanks for a congratulatory note sent to Mack for the 1911 World Championship. Signed in black fountain pen at the bottom. The letter itself has a tiny corner chip and a very minor area of age toning at the bottom margin. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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1911 Phila. Athletics plate. Porcelain 10" diameter dinner plate with transfer scene decorated elephant in the center and bust images of the World Champion A's incl. Mack, Baker, Bender, and Collins. Marked "Florence Cook Pottery" on back. Very clean with only some wear to gilt edge decoration: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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234 |
Collection of (3) vintage baseball decorative children's composition tablets c.1917-20. Each is titled "Play Ball" with key player images of Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, and Roger Peckinpaugh. Tablets also picture three player vignette images below incl. E.Collins, Cicotte, Speaker, Roush, Mathewson, and Alexander. Notably clean for this issue: Range EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$900.00
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Lot of two M. McGillin original illustrations dated Oct. 1913 to include: a portrayal of Eddie Collins holding a bat: EX-MT; and Connie Mack in his trademark hat with a tape repaired tear in upper right corner: EX. Both are 9öx13ö matted and framed. |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$60.00
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Significant 1914 World Series Opening Game panoramic photograph. Likely unique oversized 13"x50" mounted image pictures the opening game of the 1914 World Series played at Philadelphia's Shibe Park. The game was played on Oct. 9, 1914 with the mighty Athletics heavily favored against the surprising Boston "Miracle" Braves. The A's sent their ace pitcher Chief Bender to the mound, only to be shocked by a 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Braves, who went on to capture the World Championship in an astounding four game sweep. The offered image is taken from a home plate vantage point clearly picturing Bender on the mound with the A's in the field. A set of 3" circular player portraits picturing the A's players align the bottom margin incl. Collins, Pennock, Baker, Bender, Plank, and a 6" tall image of manager Connie Mack. The image remains in its original oak frame and in outstanding original condition with "Opening Game World's Series Shibe Park" lettered in period white ink along the top margin. First example of this highly desirable World Series panoramic image that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$6,250.00
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Historic Oct. 8, 1913 World Series Game #2 Final Out baseball. Official T.J. Lynch National League baseball was presented to New York Giants pitcher Ferd Schupp by Giants first baseman Fred Snodgrass. Game #2 of the 1913 World Series showcased a battle between pitching aces Christy Mathewson and Eddie Plank. "Matty" as he was called by teammates, was coming off of his next-to-last 20+ victory season in the majors having posted a 25-11 record. The Bucknell star was matched up against his former collegiate rival, Eddie Plank, from Gettysburg University. Both teams battled to a scoreless tie through nine complete innings behind the two star pitchers. Mathewson himself would break the deadlock, allowing an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning en route to a 3-0 victory for the Giants. The offered baseball descended within the family of former New York Giants pitcher Ferd Schupp. The ball exhibits evident game use and has been inscribed in period ink on all panels as follows, "Shibe Park Worlds Series Oct. 8, 1913 Athletics vs. Giants Batteries Plank & Schang/ Mathewson & Meyer-McLean/ 10 innings Score Ath-0 Giants-3". The reference to Meyer was an understandable error made in the period as he appeared in Game #1, with Art Wilson and McLean sharing the duties in Game #2. The other two panels of the ball list the hits, strikeouts, and walks as given up by each pitcher in addition to the following, "Given to Ferd Schupp by Snodgrass Given to Bernard Bonn by Ferd Schupp. This ball was caught by Snodgrass Last Out". Significant and historic final out baseball with impeccable primary source provenance from family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from JSA (regarding dating of the inscription as being of the period) and letter of provenance from the family: EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$8,000.00
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238 |
Lot of (2) National League and American League baseballs with their original boxes c.1920s. Includes J.Heydler NL ball with its original box exhibiting moderate game use: EX; and a Barnard AL ball with its original box. The ball shows heavy game use and box is intact but the lid is detached. "C.Mack" is written on a side panel in black ink but is not an autograph: VG-EX. Includes a letter of provenance. |
($500.00-$750.00)
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239 |
1931 Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (21) members of the AL Champion Athletics incl. Foxx, Grove, Cochrane, Simmons, Hoyt, and Earnshaw. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10 with the majority rating 6/7 or better. Two panels of the ball itself have some age spotting. Includes LOA from JSA and a letter of provenance: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$2,100.00
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240 |
1922 Ty Cobb single signed baseball. Rare playing career era Cobb single signed ball autographed on the side panel of a lightly toned B.Johnson AL baseball. Signed, "Ty Cobb 8/24/22" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 7 out of 10, although the date has faded to a 4 out of 10. Ty Cobb single signed baseballs of quality from his playing career are notably rare with the offered example ranking among the best that we have handled. Includes LOA from JSA and a letter of provenance: Ball: EX, Signatures: EX-EX/MT |
($4,500.00-$6,500.00)
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$4,900.00
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1923 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Lightly toned Spalding "Official League" ball signed across the sweet spot by Babe Ruth in black fountain pen. Signature displays boldly rating 8/9 out of 10. A faint period ink inscription on a side panel indicates the ball was signed by Ruth on Sept. 4, 1923. On that date, New York Yankees pitcher Sam Jones threw a no hitter against the Athletics in Philadelphia, beating Bob Hasty 2û0. Babe Ruth made the only strikeout of the game to slip a point behind Detroit's Harry Heilmann in the batting race. Not until Ken Holtzman's no-hitter in 1969 would another pitcher record a no-hitter with no strikeouts. In a twilight charity game later that day, Babe Ruth played 1B for Philadelphia's Ascension Catholic Club and scored the only run in a 2û1 loss to the Lit Brothers. The inscription on the side panel of the offered ball affirms that it was in fact signed during the exhibition game and may have actually been used. Scarce early 1920s high grade Ruth single signed baseball dating to the prime era of Ruth's career. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance: Ball: EX, Signature: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$13,000.00
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Exceedingly scarce "Rube Waddell" signed baseball c.1905. Incredible and intriguing relic was discovered within the Ferguson collection along with the other autographed baseballs offered in this section. The ball itself exhibits heavy game use including surface soiling, varying degrees of abrasion, and fading to the multi-color stitching. Based on comparisons to several other documented baseballs we have handled from that era, the ball does appear to be of a professional quality, although impossible to confirm given its current condition. "Rube Waddell '05'" is penned across the ball in period ink. The ink remains very bold rating 8 out of 10 as the signing obviously occurred after the ball had been used.
This ball, along with the others in the Ferguson collection, was first examined by Hunt Auctions for appraisal purposes around 1993. We have only been able to identify two "documented" exemplars of Rube Waddell autographed items with printed lettering rather than cursive writing/signatures. There are both similarities and differences between the offered baseball and the two known exemplars, and we have not been able to locate the last name "Waddell" in any type of printed form.
In October 1994, Christie's East offered, as Lot 299, a Rube Waddell single signed baseball which had been personalized to a Nellie Pearl, who was the girlfriend of Detroit Tigers player/manager Hughie Jennings. While the signature is signed in a cursive format, the salutation, "Compliments of" was printed by Waddell. Although the printed portion of the salutation does have some dis-similarities, the letter "l" in "compliments" has a very pronounced "backstroke" much like the "ll" in "Waddell" on the Ferguson baseball.
Due to the admitted lack of exemplars for comparison, we are not able to have the ball authenticated by JSA. We did submit the baseball to a nationally respected forensic laboratory, however, whose services we have utilized in the past for similar instances. The ball was examined by McCrone Associates Inc. of Illinois with the intent of specifically dating the ink used to write "Rube Waddell" on the baseball. The testing concluded that the ink is in fact consistent with ink of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Iron gall ink, which has a heavy chromium content, was extremely prevalent during the early 1900s and was positively identified to have been used on the Ferguson baseball. A detailed forensic analysis report from McCrone Associates will accompany the lot.
To the best of our knowledge, there are only two documented Rube Waddell single signed baseballs of merit, inclusive of the Christie's exemplar. The Waddell "signed" ball within this collection represents an opportunity to acquire a definitively period item which, based on provenance and dating analysis, may in fact have been "signed" by Waddell in a printed format. The ball will include a letter of provenance along with the McCrone report. While the lack of printed Waddell exemplars makes formal signature authentication impossible, we do fully guarantee that both the baseball and ink are of the period: Ball: GD, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
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$10,000.00
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Ty Cobb auto. personal check. Dated July 28, 1948 personal check is signed by Cobb in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The check itself has one typical light fold line. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$1,000.00
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Ty Cobb auto. personal check. Dated April 28, 1948 personal check is signed by Cobb in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The check itself has two typical light fold lines. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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Charles "Kid" Nichols auto. souvenir card with related Nichols family materials. Cardboard 4"x6" souvenir card issued during "Kid Nichols Day" on August 16, 1949 has been signed by Nichols in blue ink across the front. The lot also includes several Nichols family photographs along with papers related to a baseball questionnaire issued by a historian. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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Walter Johnson auto. album page. Unlined 4"x4 1/2" album page signed in black fountain pen by Johnson and teammate Joe Judge. Johnson signature rates 8 out of 10 and could easily be matted for single signed display. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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J. Franklin Baker auto. handwritten note. Dated June 11, 1939 (original HOF Induction weekend) typewritten letter was sent to Baker from Dr. C.G. Steen regarding an autograph request. The letter has been signed at the bottom, "Dear Dr. Steen, I will be glad to autograph your picture any time you send it to me. Very Truly Yours, J.Franklin Baker". Salutation and signature rate 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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Connie Mack auto. photograph by George Burke c.1940. Handsome sepia tone 8"x10" portrait of Connie Mack is signed, "To Joe Murphy From Connie Mack, Sox Park 1940". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The back is stamped by Burke. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: EX/MT-NM |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$1,200.00
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Rogers Hornsby auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined 3"x5" card is beautifully signed in blue ink with "1960" dating. Hand written career stats are at the bottom left corner. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$650.00
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250 |
Lou Gehrig auto. cut signature. 3/4"x2" leather section from a baseball signed by Lou Gehrig in blue fountain pen rating 7/8 out of 10. The leather section has been affixed to a black 3"x5" index card. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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Babe Ruth auto. personal check. Dated January 24, 1936 personal check is signed at the bottom, "G.H. Ruth" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10 and remains free of any cancellation marks. The check itself has a 1 1/2" slit that runs diagonally from the word "Trust" in the bank name to the very top of the "G" in Ruth's signature likely from a cancelled check punch stand. Includes LOA from JSA: NM (with note to cancellation slit) |
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$3,200.00
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252 |
Jimmie Foxx auto. album page. Unlined 3"x5" album page signed by Foxx in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The page itself has original mailing fold lines and some edge wrinkling. Includes LOA from JSA: Signature: NM, Page: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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1936 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Near white Harridge AL ball signed by (21) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Dickey, Lazzeri, Combs, and Ruffing. Gehrig is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes its original ball box and LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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254 |
1937 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (19) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Gehrig, Ruffing, Dickey, Rolfe, and Henrich. DiMaggio and Malone are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 with Gehrig penned neatly across the sweet spot beneath period ink notation, "N.Y. Yankees World's Champions 1937." Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Sigs: Range GD-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,800.00
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"The Detroit Tigers" by Frederick Lieb signed by Ty Cobb on the famed photograph by Charles Conlon. Hard cover volume printed in 1946 has been signed on the interior title page by author Frederick Lieb. The book is also inscribed to the original recipient on the interior cover page. Ty Cobb autographed the full page bookplate image (5"x8") in blue ink, "To Joe Busha from his friend Ty Cobb Oct. 18, 46". The signature remains strong rating 9 out of 10. Depictions of Cobb's famed sliding photo by Conlon signed by Ty Cobb are notably scarce and highly desired. The offered image could be easily removed from the book. Includes LOA from JSA: Book: EX, Signature: NM-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,900.00
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1924 Lou Gehrig Columbia University yearbook. Hard bound yearbook features (3) photos of Lou Gehrig as part of the Columbia Univ. baseball team. Includes a great action pose of Gehrig batting. Interior pages remain in fine condition. Spine has some chipping and is slightly loose: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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257 |
Babe Ruth et al auto. baseball c.1930s. Moderately toned red and black stitched baseball signed by (14) players incl. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Eddie Collins, Jimmie Foxx, U.C. Faber, Al Simmons, and Lefty Grove. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball:
VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX/MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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1936 World Series program auto. by numerous New York Yankees and New York Giants. Program has been scored in pencil and has been signed on the back cover in fountain pen by (15) players incl. Gehrig, Lazzeri, DiMaggio, McCarthy, Gomez, Terry, and Crosetti. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10 and could be separated if so desired. Includes LOA from JSA: Program: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,800.00
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***UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION*** 1930 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated Barnard AL ball signed by (24) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Pennock, Dickey, Ruffing, and Shawkey. Sigs range from 1 to 7 out of 10 with the majority grading 3/4 or better. Gehrig is quite small on a side panel and rates 2 out of 10 while Ruth rates 5/6 out of 10 on the sweet spot. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range PR-EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,600.00
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1932-33 New York Yankees auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball (1931-34 stampings) signed by (11) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri Combs, Pennock, and Dickey. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX |
($5,000.00-$7,000.00)
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New York Yankees auto. baseball c.1928-29. Moderately toned Barnard AL ball signed by (14) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Huggins, Combs, Durocher, Hoyt, and Pennock. The "a" in "Babe" has a minor bit of period enhancement. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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Pair of Ebbets Field stadium seats. Set of cast iron and wooden seats from Brooklyn's Ebbets Field which have been over-painted in a grey color. Seats remain structurally sound with no cracks or breaks to the metal stanchions: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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262 |
Shibe Park lithograph. Matted and framed 20"x29" color lithograph of Shibe Park's exterior. Vibrant display piece is numbered 469/600 and is signed by the artist "Kolendra 95" at the bottom right: NM |
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Ebbets Field lithograph. Matted and framed 28"x37" rendering of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. Very well executed piece with both folk art and abstract qualities. Numbered HC9/50 and signed by the artist at the bottom margin: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium locker. One of the more unique stadium relics that we have had the privilege of offering. This cast iron and mesh locker originated from the collection of veteran collector Paul Hill. When describing this piece, we feel compelled to pose the following query, to which there is no definitive answer: How many Hall of Fame players hung their jerseys in this locker? The fact that it spanned several generations offers the following possibilities: Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Klein, Mathewson, Cobb, and even Joe Jackson. The locker itself is in original condition retaining a period coat of paint, which has alligatored from age. The left side has a fairly large indentation not visible in the photograph. Interested bidders should contact us for additional images. The top shelf remains along with the hooks that held literally hundreds of jerseys over the years. The display possibilities for this piece are endless. 24" deep x 32" wide x 78" tall, accompanied by photographs and other supporting documents of the locker in Shibe Park. Wonderful item with absolutely intriguing historical relevance: VG-EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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Pair of Wrigley Field stadium chairs. Vintage cast iron and wooden field seats from Chicago's Wrigley Field retain a portion of their period green paint: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$100.00
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Pair of Wrigley Field stadium chairs. Vintage cast iron and wooden field seats from Chicago's Wrigley Field retain a portion of their period green paint: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$110.00
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Scarce Baker Bowl stadium sign c.1900-1930. Incredible stadium relic from the long gone Baker Bowl stadium in Philadelphia. Over door wooden transom window measuring 13"x32" with the majority of its original cream paint houses a beautiful cranberry glass inset glass pane. Large "Baker Bowl" etched frosted lettering in Old English font displays across the center of the pane retaining remnants of its original gilt decor. Originally obtained directly from the demolition of the stadium. Incredible rarity give the original fragility: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$3,700.00
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Vintage cast iron turnstile c.1920-30s. Fine quality cast iron turnstile retains a portion of its original red paint. The top of the center post is marked by noted ironworks company H.V. Bright Co. of Cleveland, OH. The exact origin of the turnstile is unknown; however, it did originate with a group of items from the western Pennsylvania area. Great decorative item remaining in original condition: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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Vintage Cleveland Indians stadium sign. Painted metal 10"x20" double sided hanging sign with ticket prices on one side and reserved seats/gen. adm. prices on the reverse. Retains its original patina: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$650.00
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270 |
Pair of Yankee Stadium seats. Cast iron and wooden straight back seats from Yankee Stadium retain the majority of their period blue paint with #'s 8 and 9 stenciled on the top back slat. The seats retain an applied brass placard denoting that they were removed from Yankee Stadium
during the 1970s renovation: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,800.00
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271 |
New York "Ladies Day" baseball display sign c.1930-40s. Double sided cardboard sign advertises "Ladies Day" baseball games played at Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds in New York. One side reads, "Baseball Ladies' Day Every Friday Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium Train CC to Ball Parks", while the other reads, "No Base Ball Game Today". Both sides exhibit some very light age toning: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$650.00
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Vintage athletic ticket box. Painted metal ticket box on stand measures 37" tall in period blue paint. The box exhibits a fine vintage appearance with original surface and was believed to have originated from Cleveland stadium: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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Vintage stadium locker c.1940s. Large wooden stadium locker with original inset mesh screens. The locker measures 25" deep, 32" wide, and 79" tall and has been electrified on the interior for display purposes. Excellent period stadia item perfect for the display of vintage memorabilia: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$90.00
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Baseball figural bronze statue. Modern era rendering of a 1930s era youth posed in a pitching stance atop a round base. 24" total height mounted on a mottled alabaster base. Handsome display piece of very fine quality: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$650.00
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"Walky-Teria" hot dog vending machine c.1950s. Attractive metal and bakelite hot dog vending machine retains its original signage, canvas head strap, and dual lift lid. 16" long with vibrant original color: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$900.00
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Milwaukee County Stadium seat. Riser style cast iron and wooden seat retains the majority of its original green paint with impressed "5" on the back: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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Milwaukee County Stadium turnstile. Original standing metal turnstile from Milwaukee's County Stadium. The turnstile retains its "Perey" mfg. label on the top and exhibits evident use with some losses from rusting to the base area: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$275.00
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards stadium seat. Cast metal and plastic stadium chair from Camden Yards with desirable figural end panel depicting an early baseball player. Seat #9 is on the top back slat with "AAA" row number on the end panel. The seat has an applied commemorative placard from Seitz & Co. on the back: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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279 |
Lot of (5) vintage New York Yankees World Series programs to include: 1957, 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1963 all at New York: Range GD (1963 only) to EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$600.00
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280 |
Lot of 1959 World Series program and ticket stubs to include: (2) programs, one of which is scored in pencil with some notations on the front cover while the other is unscored; (3) ticket stubs for Game #'s 1, 2, and 6 at Chicago; and (3) vintage 8"x10" photos incl. a 1959 White Sox team photo: Range VG-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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Scarce October 3, 1951 Bobby Thomson "Shot Heard Round the World" ticket stub. Historic ticket stub issued for the third playoff game between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers to decide the 1951 National League pennant. The first game of the series was played at Ebbets Field. Game #'s 2 and 3 were played at the Polo Grounds and the tickets were numbered PO-1 and PO-2. The powerful Giants team had fallen to nearly 14 games out of first place by mid-August only to mount an incredible string of victories, winning 37 of their final 44 games to tie the Brooklyn team on the final day of the season and force the three-game playoff. The teams split the first two games forcing the decisive contest on October 3rd at the Polo Grounds. In the bottom of the ninth, Bobby Thomson connected for a dramatic three run home run to capture the NL pennant for the Giants faithful. Offered is an original ticket stub issued for the third playoff game at the Polo Grounds. The ticket has separated into two sections and was issued for Sec. 17, Row L, Seat 13. The edges have some light chipping with the print quality remaining very fine. One of only a handful of surviving exemplars: GD-VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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Lot of (2) 1949 World Series full tickets. Includes one full ticket for Game #'s 6 and 7 at Yankee Stadium. Clean pair of rare full tickets remain fully intact with no mentionable condition issues: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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283 |
Collection of (16) vintage New York Yankees World Series ticket stubs to include: 1947 W.Series: Game #'s 2, 6, and 7; 1949 W.Series: Game #'s 1 and 2; 1952 W.Series: Game #'s 3, 4, and 5; 1953 W.Series: Game #'s 1, 2, and 6; 1955 W.Series: Game #'s 1, 2, and 7; 1956 W.Series: Game # 3. Majority of the tickets grade EX: Range GD/VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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284 |
Collection of (11) vintage Brooklyn Dodgers World Series tickets to include: 1941 W.Series: Game #'s 2 and 4; 1949 W.Series Game #5; 1952 W.Series Game #'s 1 and 7; 1953 W.Series Game #4; 1955 W.Series Game #4; 1956 W.Series: Game #'s 6 and 7. The lot also includes (2) rare full tickets issued for the 1956 World Series Game #'s 6 and 7: Range VG-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$750.00
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Lot of (5) vintage L.A. Dodgers related ticket stubs. Includes (3) May 7, 1959 Roy Campanella tribute night ticket stubs each of which picture Campanella; and (2) 1959 World Series ticket stubs for Game #'s 3 and 4 respectively: Range VG-EX/MT |
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1959 NL All-Star team souvenir pennant. Full size red pennant with player names on a scroll to the left side and baseball graphics at the center area. Tough 1950s era All-Star pennant issued for the game played at Los Angeles: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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286 |
1957 World Series pennant. Full size red pennant with images of both New York and Milwaukee stadiums at the left side: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$175.00
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287 |
Lot of (3) Milwaukee Braves related pennants to include: 1958 Mil. Braves NL Champions pennant with player names: EX, 1957 Mil. Braves World Champions pennant with stadium graphics: VG-EX, and 1958 Mil. Braves NL Champions pennant with player names in cursive: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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1945 Detroit Tigers World Series pennant. Full size red pennant with Tigers player names printed on a scroll at the left side incl. Greenberg, Newhouser, and York. Clean overall condition with vibrant original color: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,800.00
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1945 Chicago Cubs World Series pennant. Full size violet pennant with two standing Cubs mascots at the left side and white lettering across the body. Very clean overall with minor wear to the tip: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,900.00
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290 |
1945 Chicago Cubs NL Champions pennant. Purple background pennant with full game scene graphic at the left side and "National League Champions" lettering underneath. Retains its original Charles Shear Mfg. Co. label on the back: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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291 |
1949 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pin: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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292 |
1952 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pin. Attractive pin featuring the Brooklyn Bum mascot: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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293 |
1952 All-Star Game press pin. Liberty Bell shaped figural pin issued for the game played at Philadelphia: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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294 |
1953 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pin: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$275.00
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295 |
1950 Phila. Phillies World Series press pin: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$275.00
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296 |
1951 New York Giants World Series press pin: NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$400.00
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297 |
Complete run of (5) New York Yankees World Series press pins c.1949-1953. Fine grouping of nearly pristine enameled pins dating from years 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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298 |
Lot of (2) 1941 World Series programs. Includes one each as issued for games played at New York and St. Louis. Both programs are unscored with the New York program having a period date/score written on the cover: Range VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$600.00
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299 |
1939 World Series program. Issued for Game #1 played at New York picturing honorary captain Lou Gehrig on the front cover. Back cover has two line creases: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$600.00
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1938 World Series program at New York. Issued for Game #3 at Yankee Stadium with HR's by Gordon and Dickey. Scored neatly in pencil: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$600.00
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