Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of November 15th, 2008

Lot Number	Item Description	Est. Price Range	Sold For Price

201	Lot of (3) New York Yankees photographs by Charles Conlon c.1930s. Trio of original black and white images each measuring approx. 4"x6 1/2". Subjects are all identified on the back in period pencil likely by Conlon himself to include: Joe McCarthy, Red Rolfe (typewritten), and Red Ruffing. Image quality if very fine with minimal general wear: EX-MT	($750.00-$1.250.00)	DNS

202	Lot of (4) vintage baseball photographs by Charles Conlon c.1933. Group of four original black and white player images ranging from 4"x6" to 5"x8". Subjects are identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself to include: Joe Medwick, Joe Moore, Bill Terry, and Bill Herman. Image quality is very fine with minimal light age and handling wear: Range EX-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

203	1921 St. Louis Browns team photograph. Black and white 7”x9 1/4” team photo adhered to a rigid mount shows 1921 Browns squad in mixed uniform styles as was customary during spring training play. Mounted image is adhered to a large scrapbook page with the written notation “St. Louis Browns in training at Bogalusa La. – 1921” in white ink. The 1921 Browns team included George Sisler and future Yankees teammates Pat Collins and Urban Shocker. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX-EX/MT.	($500.00-$750.00)	$800.00

204	Group of (6) original baseball photographs from collection of Pat Collins. 8öx10ö images include individual shots of Yankees players Mike Gazella and Herb Pennock, a shot of Collins with Bennie Bengough, Collins with five other Braves catchers at spring training c.1929, boxer Jack Dempsey playing cards with friends, and an image of Ty Cobb and associates in street clothes c.1945. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: Range VG/EX-EX	($400.00-$500.00)	DNS

205	Lot of (11) misc. photos and printed mementos from the collection of Pat Collins. Includes copies of Collins’ bonus checks earned for World Series play in 1926, 1927 and 1928; several reproductions of important photographs; a copy of Dell Publications magazine “Babe Ruth as I knew Him”: VG; and a 1953 St. Louis Browns all-time roster and record manual book “A Study in Brown”: NM. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($300.00-$400.00)	DNS

206	1929 San Antonio Public Service baseball club team composite photograph with Dizzy Dean. Rare oversized 10”x13” composite image features players and personnel from the Texas semi-pro team. Among the cameo portraits is 19-year old J.H. “Dizzy” Dean. It was while pitching for this team in San Antonio that a manager in the Cardinals' farm system spotted him at a tryout camp. The image has been slightly trimmed at the edges, not reducing any of the image area. No significant wear is evident apart from a small spot of surface paper loss in the background area. Marked “Smith’s Hollywood Studio” in the lower right corner. A rare, if not unique Dean artifact. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

207	1927 New York Yankees team photograph. Original matted and framed 7 1/4”x9 1/4” black and white image picturing the most dominant team ever assembled posing on the field in Yankees home pinstriped uniforms. Excellent clarity and contrast. Marked “Cosmo Foto N.Y. 1927” on the lower right corner. Photo is adhered to a large scrapbook page (not visible under matting). Front appears EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	DNS

208	1927 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Slightly off-white Johnson AL baseball featuring (24) signatures of the 1927 World Champion New York Yankees incl. Gehrig, Shawkey, Dugan, Morehart, Durst, Giard, Wera, Pipgras, Muesel, Thomas, Hoyt, Moore, Combs, Paschal, Bengough, Grabowski, Koenig, Collins, Ruether, Pennock, Lazzeri, Gazella, and Shocker. As frequently seen on 1927 Yankees team signed baseballs, Babe Ruth is clubhouse signed. Signatures range from 1-7 out of 10, averaging 3-7 out of 10, with Gehrig among the stronger examples. The ball itself is quite clean with minimal signs of handling and bold stampings. Several printed notations on the ball include “Won 4 straight games in the 1927 Series. Played a shutout series” and “World’s Champions Season – 1927” on the sweet spot. The 1927 Yankees, led by their devastating batting line-up dubbed “Murderer's Row”, stormed through the regular season winning a record 110 games and capped off their historic performance with a 4 game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series. Adding to the already considerable importance of this ball is the fact that it originates from the collection of Pat Collins, a player on this all-time great team. Includes original Reach ball box, LOA from JSA, and letter of provenance from the Collins family: Ball: EX/MT-NM: Ball box: PR, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT	($4,000.00-$6,000.00)	$3,100.00

209	1926 New York Yankees team photograph. Original matted and framed 6 3/4”x9 1/2” black and white image shows the prolific "Murderer’s Row" Yankees team posing on the field in home pinstriped uniforms. Extraordinary clarity and contrast gives the sense of peering through a window of time. Marked “Cosmo Foto-Ser. N.Y. 1926” on the lower right corner. Size notation and name “Collins” are written in pencil on back. Minor paper/tape residue on back from scrapbook removal. Front appears EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$750.00

210	1926 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Johnson AL baseball featuring (27) signatures of the 1926 AL Champion New York Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Ruether, Koenig, Ward, Paschal, Adams, Dugan, Shocker, Beall, Jones, Collins, Skiff, Severeid, Braxton, Merkle, McQuaid, Lazzeri, Combs, Gazella, Bengough, Carlysle, Hoyt, Thomas, Muesel, Pennock and Shawkey. Signatures range from 2-7 out of 10, averaging 5 out of 10, with Ruth among the stronger examples. The ball itself shows minimal handling wear with light soiling and bold stampings. Several printed notations on the ball include “World Series St. Louis, Mo.”, “1926”, “Win Oct. 6,7”, “Oct. 5,6,7” and “World Series” on the sweet spot above Ruth’s signature and “3 home runs in one game Wed. Oct. 6 – 1926” below. 1926 Yankees team auto. baseballs are among the more desired and difficult to obtain from the 1920s glory years. Adding to the importance of this ball is the fact that it originates from the collection of Pat Collins, a player on this historic team. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Collins family: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: range GD-NM	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$6,250.00

211	1948 Yankee Stadium Silver Anniversary banquet photo and FDC. Panoramic 10”x20” photograph captures the dinner banquet held at Ruppert’s Brewery in honor of the 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium. Attendees pictured include Yankees players and dignitaries of the past and present including Joe DiMaggio. Photo has some creasing from being rolled: VG-EX. Accompanying commemorative first day cover was postmarked on June 20th, 1948 and is hand addressed to Pat Collins. The right edge has been torn off. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: VG	($300.00-$400.00)	$200.00

212	Group of (7) original baseball photographs from a scrapbook of Pat Collins c.1910-20s. Includes four 6”x8” player photos attributed to Charles Conlon incl. Tris Speaker, Rogers Hornsby, Bob O’Farrell and Torporcer. Each of these images is adhered to large album pages showing EX-MT fronts with the exception of Speaker (VG, torn). Also included is a 7” x 8 1/2” cabinet photo of Pat Collins and seven other players from the 1919 Joplin minor league team: VG-EX (adhered to page), an 8”x10” photo of Collins in Cleveland uniform with a Seattle Indian player: EX-MT, and a 4 ¾”x6 ¾” photo of St. Louis Browns executives Walter Frisch and Phil Bail seated at the ballpark in 1922. Photo shows characteristics of Conlon but is not marked: EX (glue/paper residue on back). Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$750.00

213	Lot of (3) minor league team photos and mascot card from the collection of Pat Collins. Includes two 10”x12” Joplin minor league team cabinet photos from 1918 and 1919. Both images show excellent contrast and present in EX-MT condition with the 1919 photo bearing paper/glue residue on the back from scrapbook removal. Also included is a 10”x16” photo of the 1932 Kansas City team including manager Pat Collins. The photo is mounted to a rigid photoboard: EX. An interesting 3 ¼”x5 12/” card picturing Joe Ryan, mascot for the Terre Haute BB Club is also included: EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

214	1927 New York Yankees team photograph. Original 8”x10” black and white image picturing the greatest team ever to take the field according to most historians. The mighty “Murderer’s Row” Yankees are pictured posing on the field in grey road uniforms. Excellent clarity and contrast. Stamped by “Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc.” on the back. A couple of heavy vertical creases have been reinforced with tape on the reverse which also shows paper residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,000.00

215	Group of (18) original New York Yankees player photographs c.1926-27. 4”x5 1/2” images include individual shots of Yankees players Lazzeri, Muesel, Hoyt, Shawkey, Shocker, Combs, Merkle, Bengough, etc. Backs are stamped “Photo by Robert F. Perkins” and have minor paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Most also have player name notation written in pencil on back. Fronts appear mostly EX-EX/MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$900.00

216	1928 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Attractive red, white and blue enameled pin issued for the Yankees appearance in the 1928 World Series. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,100.00

217	New York Yankees photograph c.1927. Original 7 ¾”x9 ¾” black and white image pictures Bob Shawkey, Bob Meusel, Miller Huggins, Babe Ruth and Waite Hoyt standing left to right in their Yankees home pinstriped uniforms. Excellent clarity and contrast. Stamped by International News Corp. on the back. Players names are written on the back in ink along with other pencil notations. Minor paper/tape residue on back from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,600.00

218	G.C. Alexander photograph by Charles Conlon c.1920s. 4"x6" black and white portrait of “Ol’ Pete” in his Cardinals uniform as rendered by the master portrait photographer Charles Conlon. "Grover Alexander St. Louis Nat" is identified in pencil on the reverse along with Conlon’s stamp. Overall condition is superb. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,700.00

219	Dazzy Vance photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white image captures Vance in a follow through pitching pose as a member of the Brooklyn Robins. "Dazzy Vance Brooklyn" is identified in pencil on the reverse. Back has some paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family. Front appears EX-MT.	($400.00-$500.00)	$800.00

220	Tony Lazzeri photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white image captures a full body shot of Lazzeri in his “Murderer’s Row” heyday. "Lazzeri" is identified in pencil on the reverse. Back has some paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family. Front appears EX-MT.	($500.00-$750.00)	$800.00

221	G. C. Alexander photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white image captures Alexander in a follow through pitching pose as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. "Alexander" is identified in pencil on the reverse. Back has one small spot of paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family. Front appears EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,600.00

222	Herb Pennock photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white image captures Pennock in a follow through pitching pose in his Yankees home pinstripes. "Pennock" is identified in pencil on the reverse. Back has some paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Front appears EX with modest chipping at edges. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$600.00

223	Eddie Collins photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white image captures a full body shot of Collins in a follow through batting pose in his seldom seen dark blue Chicago White Sox road uniform. This particular uniform was a one year style, dating the image to 1926. "Eddie Collins" is identified in pencil on the reverse. Back has some paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Front appears EX with modest wear at edges. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,200.00

224	Jim Bottomley photograph attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. 6"x8" black and white full body image of a smiling “Sunny Jim” warming up his arm. "Jim Bottomley St. Louis Nat" is identified on the reverse, which also has “Conlon” written in pencil. Back has some paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family. Front appears EX/MT-NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$900.00

225	Group of (18) vintage baseball photographs attributed to Charles Conlon c.1920s. Significant group of photos demonstrating fine clarity, image quality and attention to detail in a manner typical of Conlon's work. Fourteen of the black and white images measure “6x8” with four smaller. Four of the 6”x8” images have Conlon’s stamp on reverse inclusive of Yankees players Pipgras, Thomas, Gazella and Dugan. Other Yankees players in the group include Cohen, Shocker, Ruether, Fletcher and Giard. Pirates players represented include Gooch, Meadows (2), Hill, Miljus, Aldridge and Wright. Others include Cardinals players O’Farrell and Bell. All photos have player names identified in pencil on the reverse. Most backs have varying degrees of paper/glue residue from scrapbook removal. Fronts appear predominantly EX-MT with the exception of Dugan and Gazella (VG-EX). Includes letter of provenance from the Collins family: Range: VG/EX-EX	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,100.00

226	1919 World Series program. Cincinnati version issued for games played at Redland Field. Interesting aspect of this program is that large newspaper box scores from each of the eight games played in the series have been neatly adhered to consecutive left hand pages in the program offering a complete documentation of the infamous “Black Sox” affair. Front and back covers have split at spine and exhibit moderate soiling with a corner section of the front cover having been repaired with tape. Interior is relatively clean with unmarked scoring grids: GD	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

227	1919 World Series souvenir publication. Rare bound publication as issued for the 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Interior features player photos and biographical information. Covers have a few very minor areas of toning: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$750.00

228	1919 World Series ticket stub. Issued for Game #2 played at Cincinnati in which the Reds won with Lefty Williams pitching for Chicago. Williams uncharacteristically walked six batters and was one of the eight “Black Sox” players convicted of throwing the World Series. Nice full ticket stub has some faint creasing while retaining strong color and printing with no surface paper loss: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$2,600.00

229	Pair of 1927 World Series ticket stubs. Issued for Game #2 played at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field in which the Yankees defeated the Pirates by a score of 6-2 en route to a four game sweep. Both full stubs include original rain check stubs: EX and VG-EX respectively	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$800.00

230	1927 World Series ticket stub. Issued for Game #1 played at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field in which the Yankees defeated the Pirates by a score of 5-4 en route to a four game sweep. Full stub includes its original rain check stub. A line crease appears at the left end and scattered areas of paper loss from scrapbook removal are evident on the reverse: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

231	Rare 1915 Boston Red Sox World Series press pin. Seldom offered brass oval pin issued for Babe Ruth's first World Series with the Boston Red Sox. A Boston harbor scene in relief appears at the center panel. Retains original Bent & Bush Co., Boston brass backing: NM	($2,500.00-$3,000.00)	$3,700.00

232	Rare 1921 World Series press pin. Seldom seen pin is the only version issued for the series played between the rival New York Yankees and New York Giants since both teams shared the Polo Grounds. Nearly pristine example features original blue and white enamel intact with an unused appearance: EX/MT-NM	($3,000.00-$4,000.00)	$4,300.00

233	1926 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original enameled pin remains very clean with an unused appearance: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,100.00

234	1926 St. Louis Cardinals World Series press pin. Tough early Cardinals pin issued for their series matchup with the Yankees. Has minimal wear to red enamel on Cardinal: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$2,000.00

235	1929 New York Giants season pass. Rare sterling silver pendant issued for the 1929 season is engraved on the back to the recipient “Elmer E. Martin” and numbered “146”. Marked Lambert Bros, Sterling on the back: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$600.00

236	1929 Phila. Athletics World Series press pin. Vintage keystone shaped enameled pin has an inset white elephant mascot symbol and "Press Athletics" lettering. Colors remain vibrant with chipping to the enamel near the bottom edge: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$500.00

237	Rare 1927 New York Yankees World Series press pin. One of the most desirable of all World Series press pins as issued for the series between the Pitt. Pirates and New York Yankees in which the Yankees swept the Pirates cementing their place as one of the finest teams in Major League history. Pin front has some typical light surface wear and retains its original Dieges & Clust backing: EX-MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$4,200.00

238	1932 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Red, white and blue enameled pin issued for the fabled "called shot" series between the Cubs and Yankees: EX-MT-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,600.00

239	1933 New York Giants World Series press pin. Green, red and blue enameled pin issued for the Series played between the Senators and Giants: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

240	1936 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Enameled pin issued for Joe DiMaggio's first World Series appearance in 1936. Threaded post is bent slightly: NM (w/ note to post)	($500.00-$750.00)	$600.00

241	1937 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Red, white, and blue enameled pin issued for the Series played between the Giants and Yankees: NM w/ original Dieges & Clust paper label	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,200.00

242	1938 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Enameled pin remains very clean as issued for the Yankees appearance in the 1938 World Series: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$900.00

243	1939 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Attractive enameled pin issued for the Yankees appearance in the 1939 World Series: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$900.00

244	1941 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original enameled pin remains very clean with an unused appearance: NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$600.00

245	1942 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Sterling silver shield-shaped pin retains a fresh unused appearance: NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$500.00

246	1933 All-Star game scorecard. Original foldout scorecard issued for the inaugural All-Star Game played at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Interior features printed lineups for the AL and NL teams with images of all players on the perimeter including Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, Klein, Mack, Hartnett, etc. Remains unscored with a few light creases and moderate wear at the corners and spine: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$650.00

247	1939 Cincinnati Reds NL Champions pennant. Green felt pennant features a Crosley Field game scene at the left with "National League Champions" printed underneath: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$350.00

248	1939 World Series pennant. Rare vintage blue felt pennant with a baseball shaped logo at the left side and "1939 World Series" lettered in white. Reds and Yankees team names are printed to the right side. Very clean condition overall retaining its original color and tassels: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00

249	1938 All-Star game program. Tough program issued for game played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. Structurally sound with moderate general wear. Interior is unscored: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

250	1932 World Series program, souvenir bat and Game 3 “Called Shot” ticket stub. Clean program is scored in pencil on the interior: EX; Mini souvenir bat has dark labeling that reads “Souvenir World Series Cubs vs. Yankees 1932” with original Cubs felt mini pennant affixed: EX-MT; and Desirable Game 3 stub from infamous “Called Shot” game in which Babe Ruth hit his storied home run has a fresh appearance with a few faint surface creases: VG-EX	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,600.00

251	Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1940s. Cream colored W.Harridge AL baseball signed across the sweet spot in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 7 out of 10. The ball appears unused and clean with solid Reach stampings and no blemishes. Very fine examplar with a high grade signature on a notably clean baseball. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signature: NM	($15,000.00-$20,000.00)	$13,000.00

252	Babe Ruth auto. oversized photograph c.1940s. Fine quality matte finish image of this familiar portrait measuring 11"x14" is seldom seen in this size. Ruth has added a flawless salutation and signature “Sincerely Babe Ruth” to the lower right background area in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Very subtle area of surface irregularity positioned in the background area above the signature suggests some possible minimal surface restoration which does not affect the signature nor display qualitites. Overall, the presentation quality of the piece is simply majestic. The photo itself has minimal handling wear and exceptional aesthetics. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA (auto. grade: 9): Photo: EX-MT (With note to surface irregularity), Signature: NM-MT	($10,000.00-$15,000.00)	$10,500.00

253	Curtiss Candy “Baby Ruth” empty candy box and linen jacket. Sturdy vintage box that once held (24) candy bars remains in about EX condition. Accompanying white linen jacket features red embroidered “Curtiss Baby Ruth” lettering on front and back and appears in fresh, unused condition: Box: EX, Jacket: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

254	Babe Ruth memorial souvenir pin c.1948. Fine example remains in outstanding original condition with its black ribbon and ball charm intact. 1 3/4" in diameter: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$275.00

255	Baseball decorative punchboard game with inset pocketwatch c.1920s. Rare and unusual vintage punchboard style game featuring an inset Gotham pocketwatch behind a glass fatade. The front of the board pictures two baseball bats and advertises a $20.00 eight day watch for "Home Run Babe Ruth" hits. The game remains unpunched and unused with a crack to the glass front and some light general age wear. First example we have encountered: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

256	Babe Ruth signed 1940 New York World’s Fair Academy of Sport certificate. Babe Ruth’s blue ink signature appears along with that of his agent Christy Walsh on this 11”x8-1/2” certificate that was intended to be presented to a participant in their sports program held in conjunction with the New York World’s Fair. Both signatures rate 8-9 out of 10. Minor soiling and light creasing are apparent but not to the point of distraction. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: Certificate: EX, Signature: NM	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$4,200.00

257	1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Lt. to moderately soiled Harridge AL ball signed by (19) members of the U.S. All-Star team which toured Japan and the Orient in 1934. Players include Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Mack (manager), Gehringer, Averill, O'Doul, Hayes, Gomez, Whitehill, Miller, Warstler, McNair, Schroeder (trainer), Ebling, Quinn, Brown, Cascarella and Moe Berg who also served the United Stated as a military spy. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10, averaging 6. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM	($5,000.00-$7,000.00)	$4,600.00

258	"Bambino" baseball decorative tobacco tin c.1920-30s. Original painted tin tobacco container features a silhouette of Babe Ruth on the front. The tin exhibits moderate wear incl. some surface paint chipping and a few areas of rusting (notably to the lid): VG-VG/EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

259	Enormous Babe Ruth oil on canvas painting. Imposing 43"x61" painting on canvas after the 1922 "Babe Comes Home" movie poster. Painting is undated, but based on surface aging and materials we believe it to be from the 1950's. Vibrant color and overall size make for a fabulous display piece. Mounted on new stretcher and framed: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$750.00

260	Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Spalding brand "King of the Diamond" model baseball signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen. Large signature rates 6 out of 10 remaining fully legible. The ball itself has some general wear and light soiling but remains fairly bright. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$7,500.00

261	Original artwork for the 1954 Quaker Oats Lou Gehrig "Sports Oddities" baseball card. Handsome original watercolor on board artwork as used for the 1954 Quaker Pats Sports Oddities baseball card set. The artwork features a batting scene and portrait of Gehrig above an informational paragraph beneath. Size of the artwork is 11" square and has been signed by artist Mart Fowler. Matted and framed with an original Lou Gehrig card. Unique piece of vintage baseball card artwork with desirable Lou Gehrig subject matter: EX-MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	DNS

262	Large format Babe Ruth photographic display produced by Ring Magazine c.1930s. Impressive 17 1/2”x28” color tinted photographic image of Ruth in a batting pose. Mounted to a rigid backing, the image has a few surface abrasions, mostly relegated to the black margins on the left and right. A paper name identifier has been added to the bottom edge. Piece is displayed in a period frame: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

262a	1929 New York Yankees partial team auto. baseball. Toned and clear coated Barnard AL ball signed by (12) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Pennock, Combs, and Dickey. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10, with Ruth grading 7 on the sweet spot and Gehrig rating 5 on a side panel. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,700.00

263	Fine Babe Ruth 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers road uniform. Towards the tail end of his epic career with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's determination to become a major league manager prompted him to turn down an offer from the organization to manage their top minor league team, the Newark Bears. Instead, in the spring of 1935, he joined the worst team in the National League, the Boston Braves, as an "assistant manager" and active player, lured by unsubstantiated overtures that he might become their manager in the next season. As a player he was all but finished; however, on May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Ruth showed one last glimpse of his former greatness. That afternoon, he hit three home runs; the last one was the first ball ever to be hit completely out of that park. As the Pirates players simply stood and watched it disappear behind the stands, the crowd of 10,000 let loose a mighty roar as the old slugger hobbled around the bases. When he rounded third, the pitcher, Guy Bush, tipped his cap to the Babe, who smiled and saluted back. It was the last home run he would ever hit, number 714. At that point in baseball history, no other player had ever hit even half as many. It was a record that would stand for nearly four decades. A week later, Ruth announced his retirement from baseball, leaving behind the game he had almost single handedly restored to glory, with enduring hope that someday he’d be called upon to return as a big league manager. The closest Babe Ruth ever came to realizing his managerial dream came three years later when he returned to New York as a coach with the Dodgers in 1938. Ruth’s hope was renewed briefly, as he proudly donned this Brooklyn uniform, hoping to parlay the position into something bigger. During his first and only return to Major League baseball after his official retirement in 1935, Ruth was a tremendous drawing card for the talent starved Dodgers, and the Brooklyn front office made sure he kept a very high profile. Not only was Ruth appointed first base coach, (where the fans would be sure to see him throughout the entire game), but he was also ordered to take pre-game batting practice with the club so the fans could once again witness the “Sultan of Swat” hitting a few balls out of the park. In spite of the “side show” atmosphere, Ruth clung to hope. But when the club’s managerial post opened the next year Leo Durocher was appointed the job, and Ruth wasn’t re-hired. He hung up his Brooklyn Dodgers uniform after one season. This would be the last baseball uniform he would ever wear as a professional. From the day Ruth last removed it until the day he died, he waited and waited for a call from some team, any team, to become a major league manager. It was a call that would never come. Ruth’s last major league road uniform, from his lone season with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1938, consists of his heavy grey flannel Spalding jersey and matching pants, both of which feature Ruth's full name in chain stitch near the manufacturers tagging. The shirt retains its blue Dodgers team name across the front, and Ruth's uniform number "35" on the back. Small "38" year designation is chain stitched on the back of the interior tail, which also retains custom lacing, which allowed Ruth to keep his shirt neatly tucked into his pants. The left sleeve displays its original 1939 World's Fair patch. The jersey remains in completely original condition exhibiting light to moderate use and wash wear appropriate for Ruth's position as first base coach. The offered Babe Ruth uniform numbers as one of only a handful of surviving exemplars, all of which rank at the pinnacle of the most elite historical baseball collections. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and MEARS Authentication (Graded A10): EX	($150,000.00-$200,000.00)	$270,000.00

264	Highly significant and rare New York Yankees 1923 World Series gold pocket watch presented to Yankees catcher Wally Schang. Commemorating the Yankee’s first World Championship in franchise history, team owner Jacob Ruppert and the Commissioner's office spared no expense in recognizing their players' efforts. This rare 14k gold Gruen Pentagon watch (manufactured by the renowned Gruen Watch Company) features a Precision-grade “Verithin” movement, as noted on the face. The reverse displays an engraved baseball scene and is lettered “Yankees – World Champions 1923.” The back of the watchcase opens up to reveal the engraved inscription “Presented by Baseball Commissioner To Walter Schang.” A watch was the standard presentation piece awarded by teams in honor of winning the World Series in the 1920s and before, making this the equivalent of a World Series ring. The first World Series ring ever presented by any team was the Giants in 1922; the first World Series ring presented by the Yankees was in 1927. The watch remains in working order and in superb original condition. A scarce and historically significant piece of Yankees history representing the dawn of the greatest dynasty in sports history occurring in the inaugural season of “The House That Ruth Built”: EX-MT	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$16,500.00

265	1934 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Babe Ruth "Home Run Special" ball signed by (25) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Dickey, Gomez, Ruffing, and Combs. Sigs. range from 6-9 out of 10 with the majority on the higher end of the range and only a few in the lower range. Ruth and Gehrig are among the most prominent, each rating 7-8 out of 10, with Ruth appearing on the sweet spot and Gehrig appearing over the manufacturerÆs stamping. McCarthy, Fletcher, and Grimes are clubhouse signed. The balls appears unused showing only moderate handling wear with no distracting blemishes. A visually impressive specimen from RuthÆs final season in Yankees pinstripes. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$8,000.00

266	Rare Lou Gehrig single signed baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed on the sweet spot by Gehrig in blue fountain pen. Signature has some fading but remains clearly visible rating 4-5 out of 10. Ball itself has some light soiling and minimal general handling wear. Gehrig single signed baseballs are among the toughest of all deceased HOF'ers with sweet spot exemplars rarely becoming available. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: VG	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	DNS

267	1931 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming photo. Matted and framed 7"x9” photograph pictures Ruth wearing the uniform of "Babe Ruth's Universal Stars," a barnstorming club formed by his agent Christy Walsh to promote the Bambino's film career in the early days of the Great Depression. The Babe is posing with teammate Lou Gehrig in his Yankees road uniform along with Walsh’s son, Christy Walsh Jr. The image has slightly uneven edges from being trimmed down and it has been adhered to an album page (not visible under matting). Writing at the bottom of the page identifies the subjects and notes the date “Oct. 1931”: EX-MT (With note to trimming)	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

268	Brooklyn Dodgers multi-signed baseball c.1950s. Toned Giles NL ball is signed by four of the greatest stars from the golden era of Brooklyn Dodgers baseball with Campanella, Robinson, Reese, and Snider appearing together on a single panel. Penned in the same blue ink, the signatures uniformly rate 8-9 out of 10. The ball itself has general soiling throughout and bears a clear coat of shellac. Very uncommon and possibly unique combination of Dodger greats with desirable single panel positioning. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,300.00

269	1951 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Toned Frick NL ball signed by (18) players incl. Robinson, Campanella, Pafko, Erskine, etc. The signatures of Roe, Reese, Snider and Newcombe are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Ball itself has modest wear with a heavy coat of shellac. Includes LOA from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$650.00

270	Jackie Robinson single signed baseball. Well toned red and black stitched Worth brand "Special League" baseball is signed on a side panel by Jackie Robinson in black ink. Signature rates 6 out of 10 under a heavy coat of shellac that covers the autograph only. Ball shows moderate to heavy general wear including scattered surface abrasions. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signature: EX-EX/MT	$1,000.00-$2,000.00)	$1,500.00

271	1952 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Off-white Kaydee brand ôNational Leagueö ball signed by (21) members of the Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Reese, Snider, Hodges Furillo, Dressen, etc. Signatures range from 7-8 out of 10. Ball itself appears unused and remains quite clean. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$800.00

272	Brooklyn Dodgers pennant c.1940-50's. Full size 28" long green pennant has "Da Bum" graphics in color at left. Very clean example: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$225.00

273	Pete Reiser professional model baseball bat c.1950s. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with light to moderate usage wear incl. ball marks and a few cleat indentations. Reiser was a popular player for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940’s and early 1950’s who had a reputation of playing the outfield with reckless abandon. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00

274	Brooklyn Dodgers pennant c.1950. Full size 28" long green pennant has team roster on a scroll at left incl. Robinson, Campy, Reese, Snider and company. Scarce style: VG/EX-EX	$200.00-$300.00)	$400.00

275	1952 Brooklyn Dodgers oversized team photograph. 12”x20” photographic print includes Jackie, Campy, Reese, Duke, and the rest of The Boys of Summer posed beneath a flag proclaiming “1952 Brooklyn Dodgers National League Champions”. The bottom white margin includes facsimile signatures of all individuals pictured. Marked by Verna Photographers of Brooklyn in the lower right corner of the team image. Handwritten notation on right margin reads “To My Friend Steve Elis Larson”. Moderate wear includes tack holes at top corners and small tear at right edge: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$175.00

276	1953 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (26) members of the NL Champion Brooklyn Dodgers incl. Robinson, Reese, Snider, Hodges, Shuba, Furillo, Dressen, etc. The signature of Campanella is a clubhouse version. Signatures range from 6-8 out of 10. Ball itself appears unused with light general soiling. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

277	1955 Brooklyn Dodgers original team photo. Large 10”x12” black and white vintage photograph captures the 1955 World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers posing at Ebbets Field. Characteristics of the image are reminiscent of the work of Brooklyn team photographer Barney Stein. "Daily Mirror Photo" stamp appears on the back, together with an affixed large paper tag identifying the players in the image. Photo shows some faint scattered creases with minimal wear otherwise: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

278	Jackie Robinson auto. 1949 Bowman rookie baseball card. Exceptional Jackie Robinson rookie card is an ideal example in all respects. Jackie’s radiant aqua blue fountain pen signature rates 9 out of 10 and is ideally placed for optimum aesthetic quality. The card itself has minimal wear with outstanding color and printing. All things considered, this is among the most important and attractive Jackie Robinson signed baseball cards we’ve encountered. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: EX-MT, Signature: NM	($3,000.00-$4,000.00)	$3,400.00

279	Roy Campanella auto. 1949 Bowman rookie baseball card. Campanella’s coveted rookie card has the distinction of bearing his period autograph in dark blue ink. Signature rates 8-9 out of 10 and is ideally placed for optimum aesthetic quality. Card has minimal wear with an EX appearance; however, faint markings from corner mounts appear at the corners. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: VG-EX, Signature: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

280	Exceptional Jackie Robinson professional model baseball bat c.1950-51. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2"" long and weighs 35.4oz. The bat exhibits wonderful evidence of use inclusive of multiple ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, cleat marks, and small area of grain separation at back of barrel. Model number S100 is stamped on knob end. The history of the offered bat begins with Thomas Michael "Buckshot" Brown. From 1943 through 1945, Brooklyn Dodgers star shortstop Pee Wee Reese served in the U.S. military during World War II. In order to fill Reese's spot, the Dodgers called up Tommy Brown from the Minor Leagues as a utility infielder in 1944. Brown remained with the team until 1951 and became friendly with teammate Jackie Robinson during that time. According to family history, when Brown was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1951, Robinson presented the offered bat to Brown indicating to him that, "...it was his lucky bat and he wanted him to have it." The bat has remained in the Brown family since that time until its current offering and is one of the finest of its type to have entered the marketplace with special note to its unimpeachable provenance. Jackie Robinson epitomizes the very essence of the phrase "changing history". His path to immortality was filled with adversity, challenges, rewards, defeats, and ultimately success as he became the first African American player in the history of Major League baseball. Robinson entered the game of baseball some 60 years ago, which does not seem significantly far in the past, that is, unless one considers the dramatic social and political changes that have occurred since. Timeless baseball artifact which is being offered to the public for the first time from the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, letter of provenance from the family of Tommy Brown, and a copy of a Brooklyn Dodgers team photograph which pictures both Brown and Robinson: EX	($40,000.00-$50,000.00)	$34,000.00

281	Jackie Robinson auto. personal check display. Dated Dec. 13, 1958 personal check written and signed by Jackie Robinson in black ink. "Jack R. Robinson" signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Matted and framed with an 8”x10” photo. Includes LOA from JSA: Appears NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,000.00

282	Rare 1955 World Series pennant. Oversized 14"x29" red felt pennant issued for the 1955 World Series played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees is among the most desirable pennants of the era. This example shows moderate wear to the graphics and lettering. Blue satin work fringe at the left edge remains intact: VG/EX-EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

283	1955 World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers Schaefer Beer table top sign. Ad sign features a colorful team photo of the World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers of 1955 on one of its two 5-1/2"x4" sides and a Schaefer Beer advertisement on the other. The item's small size indicates that it was designed to be folded in half to stand on a table in an eatery or a pub. This example remains in unfolded, unused condition. A paper "key" chart, identifying all of the pictured players, accompanies: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$500.00

284	1957 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL baseball signed by (25) members of the 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers including Campanella, Koufax, Alston, Reese, Hodges, and Drysdale. Snider is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Small stain appears to the left of the sweet spot with no other significant blemishes and light to moderate handling wear throughout. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

285	1956 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned unofficial baseball signed by (24) members of the 1956 NL Champion Brooklyn Dodgers including Robinson, Campanella, Koufax, Alston, and Drysdale. Snider is clubhouse signed. A mixture of red and blue ballpoint sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Ball exhibits general soiling and moderate handling wear throughout. A Dodgers logo stamp appears on the sweet spot with the notation “1956” written in an unknown hand. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX	($700.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00

286	Jackie Robinson single signed baseball. Unmarked ball is signed on a side panel in blue ink, “To Matthew Best Wishes Jackie Robinson”. Signatures and salutation rate 6 out of 10. Ball is lightly soiled with moderate general wear from handling. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,700.00

287	1955 Brooklyn Dodgers pennant. Full size blue pennant with multi color "Bum" logo at left side and team roster on a scroll. Lettering at right reads “Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 World & National League Champions: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$800.00

288	Jackie Robinson auto. 1955 Topps card #50. Jackie’s blue ink signature rates 8 out of 10 and appears ideally positioned on this classic Topps issue. Card grades about VG-EX with a single light crease on the upper left corner and modest corner wear: Includes LOA from JSA: Card: VG-EX, Signature: NM	($2,000.00-$2,500.00)	DNS

289	Jackie Robinson auto. cut signature. Signed in dark black ink on a 2”x3 1/2” section of a GPC rating 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$650.00

290	Fine vintage Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale dual auto. baseball. Spalding “Continental League” baseball appears like-new with matching period black ink signatures from the venerable Dodgers pitching combo of Koufax and Drysdale. Career contemporary signatures on a vintage ball make this an extraordinarily scarce artifact, the likes of which we have not seen previously. Signatures uniformly rate 8-9 out of 10. Remarkable blend of rarity and condition. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: NM-MT, Signatures: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$950.00

291	Jackie Robinson signed photograph c.1950s. Printed b&w photographic issue measures 6 1/2”x9” signed, “Best Wishes Jackie Robinson” in dark blue ink. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Dramatic image of a leaping Robinson has some scattered creasing mostly at the edges. Includes LOA from JSA: Photo: VG-EX, Signature: NM-MT	($1,000.00-$2,000.00)	$1,500.00

292	Brooklyn Dodgers multi-signed bat. Approx. 70 former Brooklyn Dodgers greats have signed this Louisville Slugger Jackie Robinson store model bat including Koufax, Drysdale, Reese, Snider, Roe, Lasorda, Erskine, Shuba, Labine, Loes, Amoros, Newcombe, etc. Comprehensive group of sharpie signatures rates 8-9 out of 10: Includes LOA from JSA: Bat: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

293	Sandy Koufax auto. large format serigraph by LeRoy Neiman. Framed 34"x45" color print depicting Koufax in a full pitching pose after the original abstract painting by noted artist LeRoy Neiman. The print is signed by both Sandy Koufax and artist LeRoy Neiman at the bottom margin. Numbered 141 of 359 produced: Includes LOA from JSA: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,700.00

294	Sandy Koufax auto. home plate and single signed baseball. Full size home plate signed by Koufax in blue sharpie across the front: NM along with a Koufax single signed L.Coleman NL ball: NM. Includes LOA from JSA.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$750.00

295	Brooklyn Dodgers multi-signed color image of Ebbets Field. The signatures of approx. 80 former Brooklyn Dodgers greats appear on this 8”x10” color print of Ebbets Field. Includes Koufax, Reese, Snider, Roe, Cox, Lasorda, Erskine, Shuba, Loes, Zimmer, Newcombe, Roseboro, etc. A comprehensive group of Dodger autographs: Includes LOA from JSA: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

296	Enormous Sandy Koufax auto. photograph. Imposing 30"x40" matted and framed b&w photographic display signed across the front by Koufax in blue sharpie (signature measures 6" long) rating 10 out of 10. The photo pictures Koufax holding up four baseballs with "0" written on the side signifying his four no hit games. Incredible Koufax signed display item. Includes LOA from JSA and COA from PSA/DNA: NM-MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

297	1960 American League All-Star team auto. baseball. Clean, unused AL Cronin ball signed by (31) 1960 AL all-stars including Mantle, Maris, Williams, Ford, Berra, Fox, Kaline, Killebrew, B. Robinson, Lopez, and Howard. A mixture of blue and black ballpoint sigs. range mostly from 5-8 out of 10 with a few lesser exceptions. Maris and Mantle signatures rate 7 and 6 out of 10 respectively. A notation “1960 All-Star” appears above the Reach logo in an unknown hand. Very light general soiling is apparent throughout. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$900.00

298	1956 AL All-Star team auto. baseball bat. Kenny Kuhn Louisville Slugger 125 professional model bat signed by approx. (30) members of the 1956 American League All-Star team. Players include Mantle, Williams, Fox, Martin, Wynn, Ford, Kaline, Berra, and manager Casey Stengel. Sigs range from 5-9 out of 10 with the majority remaining very strong (7 to 9). The bat itself has a handle crack from use with model O16 stamped on the knob end. Uncommon 1950s era All-Star team signed bat with desirable combination of Mantle and Williams. Includes LOA from JSA: Bat: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM	($4,000.00-$6,000.00)	DNS

299	1951 All-Star Game souvenir pennant. Rare full size red pennant issued for the game played at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. Player image appears at left with names for both the NL and AL bannered at the top and bottom incl. Williams, DiMaggio, Berra, J. Robinson, Musial, Hodges, Campanella, Reese, etc. Exceptional original condition with light general wear: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

300	1948 All-Star Game presentational wristwatch. Lord Elgin men's wristwatch as presented to John Schulte for the 1948 All-Star Game played in St. Louis. Inscribed on the back, "All-Star Game St. Louis July 13, 1948 John C. Schulte". Watch does not run but appears to be in fine original condition: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00