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Items For The Auction of November 15th, 2008
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501 |
Pair of ticket stubs for Game 5 of the 1909 World Series at Forbes Field. Scarce stubs from the fifth game of the historic 1909 Series played between Honus Wagner's Pittsburgh Pirates and Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers. The stubs have multiple creases, areas surface paper loss, and have been covered by clear tape. A copy of a newspaper article from 1949 recalls their provenance, having been kept in the wallet of their original owner decades after his attendance at the game. The stubs are printed “World Series 1909 Forbes Field Game no. 3” indicating the game was the third played at Forbes Field, as opposed to Game 3 of the series which was played at Detroit’s Bennett Park. On this day, Pittsburgh beat Detroit by a score of 8-4 on their way to an eventual World Championship victory in seven games. Includes a copy of the 1949 newspaper article detailing the provenance: PR-FR
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$850.00
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502 |
1926 New York Giants team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Heydler NL ball signed by (26) players incl. HOF'ers Kelly, Lindstrom, Frisch, Ott, T. Jackson, and McGraw. Sigs range from 2-6 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range GD-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$900.00
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503 |
1935 New York Giants team auto. sheets. Lot of two 5 ¼”x9” sheets of lined paper display (24) signatures total of the 1935 Giants including Mel Ott, Hubbell, Martin, Luque, Warneke, Bartell, etc. Signatures consistently rate 8-9 out of 10. Typed name identifiers appear next to each name. Includes LOA from JSA: Sheets: EX, Signatures: NM
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($750.00-$1,250.00)
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504 |
1934 U.S. Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Moderately toned Japanese “Royal Match Ball” signed by (16) members of the U.S. All-Star team which toured Japan and the Orient in 1934. Players include Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Mack, Gomez, O’Doul, Averill, and Moe Berg who also served the United States as a military spy. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10 with Gehrig’s side panel signature among the strongest (7/10). Ball has a heavy coat of shellac. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-NM
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($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$4,750.00
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505 |
1919 Chicago White Sox souvenir handkerchief. Unusual and scarce 10" square linen featuring a baseball shaped logo at the center with "Pennant Chicago White Sox 1919". Patriotic red, white, and blue borders with stars at the corners is awash in irony given the surly events that would unfold with the "Black Sox" during the fix of the 1919 World Series. Lower left corner of the linen has some fraying, otherwise the condition is very fine. First example we have seen: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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506 |
Handmade folk art blanket with Chicago White Sox pennant c.1910-15. Large 57"x84" quilted blanket which includes numerous period souvenir pennants that have been partially stitched into the blanket. Among the pennants is a rare full size Chicago White Sox pennant with applied leather batter graphic. The leather batter is intact but partially loose from the pennant. Other pennants include a "P" pennant with a diamond shaped logo that may reference the Phila. Phillies; Collegiate pennants incl. Princeton, Michigan; New York pennant; and a unique "Metropolitan" pennant. Overall condition varies with most pennants remaining fairly well intact and removable from the blanket if so desired: Range GD-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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507 |
Rare Joe Jackson barnstorming broadside c.1920's. 6"x9 1/4" paper broadside advertising a game between Jackson's Waycross team vs. Right-Way Team from Macon. Sign remains in very fine overall condition with light wear to left edge. Charming line at bottom reads, "Leave Your Coats at Home, Boys , But See This Game!" After Major League banishment Jackson routinely barnstormed with local teams that drew big crowds to see the former White Sox star: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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508 |
Cy Young single signed miniature baseball. Lt. cream color unmarked mini ball signed by Young on side panel. Signature rates 4-5 out of 10 with some smudging to his first name. Ball has few spots of staining not affecting signed panel. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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509 |
Rare and important September 27, 1917 Tim Murnane Benefit Day original photograph. Tim Murnane played in the 1870's for several National Association teams before becoming a charter member of the Boston Red Stockings in 1876. He stole the first base in the history of the National League. After his playing career he became the baseball editor for the Boston Globe and authored what became the first regular baseball column. Eventually he became President of the Eastern League and even published his own baseball guide. The baseball world was shocked when, in February 1917, Murnane was stricken with a massive heart attack and died while attending an opera at Boston’s Shubert Theatre. Seven months later the Red Sox organized an “All-Star” game to benefit his family. The game, played on September 27, 1917, pitted the Red Sox against an All-Star team drawn from across the American League, with the Red Sox prevailing 2-0. The Red Sox pitcher that day was none other than 22-year-old Babe Ruth, who interestingly had won a trophy for hitting the longest fungo in a pre-game contest. Among those pictured in this 9-1/2”x6-3/4” photograph are Murnane Day participants Hugh Jennings, Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, Joe Wood, Howard Ehmke, Ty Cobb, Hughie Jennings, Connie Mack, Buck Weaver and Joe Jackson. This is unquestionably one of the finest images associated with the historic “Murnane Day” event we’ve encountered. The condition of the photo is outstanding for its age with a moderate degree of surface cracking that does not distract from the image’s overall visual impact: EX
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($5,000.00-$7,000.00)
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$8,000.00
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510 |
Walter Johnson auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Frick NL ball signed on a side panel by Walter Johnson in black fountain pen. The
signature remains very bold rating 9 out of 10 with a minute abrasion near the right side of the "J" in Johnson. The ball itself is clean overall with some lt. toning and has also been signed on another side panel by Jack Bentley in blue ink. Striking exemplar which displays as a very high grade Johnson single. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$6,000.00
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511 |
Multi-signed baseball with Washington Senators plus Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig c.1920s. Visually impressive cream-colored Barnard AL baseball features an interesting combination of (13) signatures mostly of Washington Senators players along with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and fellow HOF'er Ed Walsh. Senators signatures include Walter Johnson, Goslin, Rice, and Ruel, Marberry. The most significant and obvious attribute is the rarely seen shared sweet spot positioning of original Hall of Fame inductees Ruth and Johnson, the most prolific slugger and pitcher of the era, respectively. Gehrig’s signature is a large and impressive example isolated nicely on the right panel. Signatures average 7-8 out of 10. Ball itself appears unused with minimal soiling and light stampings: Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT
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($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$7,000.00
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512 |
1911 Washington American League Park stadium real photo postcard. Sepia tone real photographic postcard titled at the bottom, "Opening Day, American League Park, Wash. D.C." Reverse is postmarked April 20, 1911 with period handwritten content referring to the "Washington hopefuls..." for the coming season. Photo quality is excellent with a small pinhole at the top center margin area: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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513 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1918. Exceptional original sepia tone image in a matte finish picturing Babe Ruth standing with a bat in a Boston Red Sox uniform c.1918. The blank backed photo measures just under 4"x6" matted and framed retaining excellent original contrast and clarity. The top area of the photo has a light horizontal surface line crease which does not affect the visual appeal of the piece. Quite possibly attributable to photographer Geo. Grantham Bain as there are several known related images apparently taken on the same day which were denoted as Bain photographs: EX |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$2,600.00
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514 |
Fine George Sisler single signed baseball. Cream colored Giles NL baseball is signed across the sweet spot in flawless blue ink by Sisler. An inscription on the top panel reads “To Arthur M Meyer”. Signature displays boldly rating 9 out of 10 minimally. A light, clear coat of
shellac protects the surface, which shows only modest handling wear and a few areas of light soiling around Sisler’s first name. High-grade example of a tough single from this inaugural Hall of Fame inductee. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM
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($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,100.00
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515 |
Scarce Hall of Famer auto. baseball c.1910-15. Blue and red stitched baseball features (29) vintage black ink signatures of HOF'ers Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Fred Clarke, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, John J. Evers, Harry Hooper, Edd Roush, Tris Speaker, and Honus Wagner. Other signatures include Joe Wood, Bill Bradley, Kitty Bransfield, Bill Carrigan, Clyde Engle, Harry Gowdy, Bob Hart, Dick Hoblitzell, Hal Janvrin, Duffy Lewis, Tom Madden, Les Mann, Stuffy McInnis, Fred Mitchell, George Paskert, Amos Strunk, Jeff Tesreau, Steve Yerkes, and two unidentified. The ball shows substantial toning, but most of the signatures remain quite bold, averaging 6-7 out of 10. Its origins unclear, the offered baseball represents one of the more substantive combinations of early 20th century Hall of Fame members that we have encountered inclusive of four 1939 inaugural inductees. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$4,750.00
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516 |
Ty Cobb professional model baseball bat c.1925-28. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 35oz. Dating to the final years of Cobb's storied career, the bat remains uncracked with outstanding usage characteristics. Telltale signs of CobbÆs aggression include slight checking (grain separation) from repeated ball contact on the front and right barrel, visible ball marks throughout, and scoring on the right barrel. A moderate coat of vintage gripping substance remains on the handle. The quality of the wood is outstanding, though it appears that some grain separation on the front and right barrel has been repaired. The labeling period can be pinpointed to 1925-28 when Cobb served the Tigers as both player and manager before transitioning to Philadelphia for his final two seasons. A bat used by the great Ty Cobb is a treasure in any form, with the offered example a particularly superb specimen. Includes LOA's from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7) and Hunt Auctions: EX |
($40,000.00-$60,000.00)
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$31,000.00
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517 |
Unique 1919 Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb auto. baseball. Ruth related objects dating to his early years with the Red Sox (1915-1919) are relatively rare and infrequently available, with signatures from that period even scarcer. Offered is an official Reach Johnson AL baseball bearing Ruth’s signature as well as that of Ty Cobb, Ruth’s rival for greatest player of the era. Ruth appears on the sweet spot in sepia ink, rating 5 out of 10. Cobb, on the panel above, rates 6/7 out of 10 in the same sepia ink. Remarkably, each player has added the same date notation “Sept. 18th, 1919” below their signatures. The ball itself is medium toned and largely free of significant blemishes, save for one small stain near the end of Ruth’s autograph. The ball stampings remain pronounced. The history books tell us that Cobb and his Detroit Tigers visited Fenway Park on that date, defeating Ruth’s Red Sox by a score of 8-2. Interestingly, two days after this ball was signed, Babe Ruth tied Ned Williamson’s major-league HR mark of 27 with a game-winner off Lefty Williams of the White Sox. Four days later he would top the mark by hitting No. 28 over the roof of the Polo Grounds. It is an absolute fact that during their playing careers the two great players held a great deal of contempt for one another. It is almost certainly for that reason that Ruth and Cobb autographed baseballs dating to their playing careers are virtually non existent. Exceptional signature rarity with historical significance: Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the family of the original recipient: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX+
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($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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518 |
Scarce Duffy Lewis single signed baseball. Like new MacPhail NL ball signed on a side panel by Lewis in black felt tip pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The ball itself remains near white with minimal evidence of handling. As a member of the Boston Red Sox from 1910-15, Lewis was part of the famed “Million-Dollar Outfield” trio, which included Tris Speaker and Harry Hooper. Offensively, Lewis was a renowned line-drive hitter who consistently finished in the top ten in most offensive categories despite a shortened career interrupted by World War I. Lewis passed away in 1979 at the age of 91, and was posthumously inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: NM, Signature: EX/MT-NM
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$850.00
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519 |
Tris Speaker store model baseball bat c.1915. Wright & Ditson "Major League" model bat measures 34 1/2" long with "Tris Speaker" block letter stampings at the centerbrand area. Uncracked with some typical light to moderate surface wear: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$625.00
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521 |
1912 Seattle Indians real team photo postcard and two snapshots. 5-1/2”x3-1/2” postcard features a crystal clear detailed image of the team in uniform. The unused postcard back is clean and unmarked. (2) snapshot photos measuring 4”x3” show the team posing in uniform on the field and in their uniforms and team sweaters off the field respectively. Along with the Los Angeles Angels, Portland Beavers, Oakland Oaks, Sacramento Solons, and San Francisco Seals, the Seattle Indians were charter members of the Pacific Coast League, which was founded in 1903. Though the team finished second in 1906, the PCL contracted from six teams to four after the season. For the next eleven seasons, the Indians played in the Northwest League before re-entering the PCL in 1919. They later changed their name to the Seattle Rainiers. Postcard: EX-EX/MT. Snapshots: EX-MT w/ scrapbook residue on back.
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($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,800.00
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522 |
"Dee-Light" baseball ad display c.1920s. Triptych style cardboard store advertisement features three panels of colorful stone lithography including a baseball stadium scene on the left panel. Unrestored with moderate soiling and edge wear mostly limited to the top center panel. Measures 20”x30”: VG-EX/EX
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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523 |
Old Gold Cigarettes baseball advertising display piece c.1930-40s. Attractive 38öx51ö three-panel triptych features a center panel graphic with baseball fans enjoying Old Gold Cigarettes. Center panel is flanked by two end panels picturing colorful baseball game scenes. Colors remain vibrant and rich with the center panel having some moderate surface creasing near the top area. Uncommon classic baseball display piece in complete three panel state: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,500.00
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524 |
Rare Wilson baseball glove advertising display piece c.1920s. Large three dimensional cardboard display piece advertising Wilson model baseball gloves features a stunning color baseball scene in the background. Overall size measures 30" wide by 34" tall remaining in nearly pristine original condition. The display has areas for three player model gloves incl. Ray Schalk, Bill Terry, and Rogers Hornsby. Included with the lot is a Wilson Rogers Hornsby model #634 RHT store model glove retaining Hornsby's facsimile signature on the interior. One of the finest condition grade period advertising pieces that we have handled which also includes its original cardboard shipping box from Wilson: NM |
($4,500.00-$6,500.00)
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$6,500.00
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525 |
1910 Boston Red Sox vs. Harvard BBC panoramic photograph. Sepia tone image of both teams posed in Huntingdon Ave. Grounds for an annual game played between the respective Major League and Collegiate teams. Red Sox players pictured include Speaker, Carrigan, and Joe Wood. Retains fine contrast and clarity. Marked "Falk Photo., Boston" and measures 8”x50” in period frame with minimal evidence of wear to the visible area: EX-MT
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($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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526 |
Ty Cobb miniature baseball decal bat c.1915. Uncommonly sized 22" Louisville Slugger 40TC model bat features a full color decal of Cobb batting on the barrel end. The decal remains approx. 85-90% intact in fine original unrestored condition with a few surface flakes including the area around Cobb's hat brim: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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527 |
Eddie Collins Louisville Slugger decal bat c.1915. Full-sized Louisville Slugger model 40 E.C. 36" bat with typical usage wear. Decal on barrel remains approx. 600% intact with Collins' face mostly intact: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$190.00
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528 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. baseball bat decal folio album page. Original folio page features three vintage H&B decals incl. Frank Baker, Harry Gowdy, and Bennie Kauff models. 7"x11" with light wear. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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529 |
Louisville Slugger “Famous Sluggers” promotional advertisement c.1930s. 16”x22” promotional print issued for Louisville Slugger bats in conjunction with Palmolive features images of, and lists career highlights for, nine famous players of the era including Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Paul Waner, etc. Print has typical fold lines, as issued, otherwise EX.
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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530 |
Ty Cobb Louisville Slugger baseball bat die. Original Ty Cobb facsimile signature brass baseball bat die used to brand his Louisville Slugger model bat. In the interest of securing the die against inappropriate use, the brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectible used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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531 |
Lot of (2) vintage Hillerich & Bradsby factory watchman's clocks. Pair of actual watchman's clocks once used at the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory each marked "Detex Guardsman". Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$120.00
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532 |
Lot of (6) original Hillerich & Bradsby Co. purchase invoices c.1930s. Each features the Hillerich & Bradsby logo at the top along with the Louisville Slugger trademark. The lot also includes several related invoices and misc. paper ephemera. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$90.00
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533 |
Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger baseball bat die. Original Mickey Mantle block letter signature brass baseball bat die used to brand his Louisville Slugger model bat. In the interest of securing the die against inappropriate use, the brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectible used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$650.00
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534 |
Lot of (7) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of four cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Babe Herman, Ken Boyer, Eddie Stevens, Mike Dimmel, Steve Garvey, Larry Doby Johnson, and one unknown player. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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535 |
Lot of (6) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of four cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes "Major League", "Louisville Slugger", "Powerized", "Big League", "Beck & Gregg", and "Flame Tempered". In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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536 |
Lot of (7) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of four cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Bobby Murcer, Dave Kingman, Ron McDonald, Warren Cromarti, Jim Fregosi, Bobby Murcer, and Pete Rose. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$400.00
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537 |
Lot of (6) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of four cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes "Regulation", "H&B" centerbrand, "Dobbs & Etie", "Special Collegian", "Regulation", "Burnt Oil Wagon Pole Finish", and "Louisville Slugger" centerbrand. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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538 |
Rare Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger baseball bat display rack c.1920s. Rare A-frame original store display bat rack originating from the archives of H&B stands an impressive 66" tall. Retains its original wooden marquis sign at the top advertising Louisville Slugger bats as "Used and Endorsed by the Batting Heroes of All Ages". Sign has been repainted at some point, most likely by H&B as an "update" to the original design. Body of the display retains a fine original surface and includes all but (4) of its original (72) wooden bat display pegs. A true rarity with unimprovable provenance originating from the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($7,000.00-$9,000.00)
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539 |
Lot of (4) Louisville Slugger model pattern baseball bats. Set of four full size, pro quality baseball bats made from the player specifications of Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Orlando Cepeda, and Rogers Hornsby. The bats each have their respective model #s vault marked on the knob and barrel ends including H117 and W166. Player name and model #'s are also written in grease pencil on the side of the bats. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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540 |
Baseball figural desk clock c.1915-20. Cast metal figural desk clock depicting a seated baseball player with period equipment and oversized baseball. 7" tall retaining the majority of its original gold wash: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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541 |
Pair of 1906 Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox World Series souvenir razors. Matched pair of period straight razors with "Cubs & Sox" engraved on the blade along with crossed bats and ball dTcor. Includes original two piece sheath: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$140.00
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542 |
1931 Spalding baseball trophy. Large two handled silverplated loving cup trophy stands 18" tall and is inscribed to the winners on the front and dated 1931. Original wood base has outstanding finish. Silverplating exhibits some general wear: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$200.00
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543 |
1934 Parkway Field, Louisville souvenir baseball pin. Elongated 2 1/2" long souvenir celluloid pin picturing Louisville's Parkway Field with attached red, white, and blue ribbon reading "33rd Annual Convention National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues 1934" in gilt lettering: EX-EX/MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$275.00
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544 |
Pair of baseball decorated bookends c.1910-15. Bronze bookends with batter graphics in relief in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Stamped "Bronze" with foundry number on back, 6" tall: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,200.00
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545 |
Rare decorative baseball letter holder c.1890-1900. Ornate openwork pressed board letter holder features a baseball scene on the basket portion and soccer scene on the top wall hanging backboard. The bottom basket area was intended to be sewn onto the top portion forming a wall hanging display. The piece remains in unused condition and could be assembled if so desired. 12" tall (if assembled): NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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546 |
Baseball decorated ABC plate c.1860s. Soft paste china children's plate featuring a transfer decorated baseball scene in the center. Titled, "Base Ball Running to First Base" along the bottom rim with raised alphabetical numerals along the perimeter. 6" diameter with light general wear: EX-EX/MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$600.00
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547 |
"Tree Brand Shoes" painted metal flange advertising sign c.1910-15. Double sided painted sign with ad for Battreal Shoes on one side and a similar ad with graphics of tree, oil can, and baseball bat on the other. Measures 18" long with only minor paint flaking in a few areas: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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548 |
Rare William Harridge AL baseball with its original box c.1931-34. Uncommon unused red and blue stitched Harridge (side stamped) official American League baseball displaying unusual font style stampings with "Reach Canada" logo. Includes its original box which is intact but missing a portion of its lid: Ball: NM, Box: VG |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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549 |
Baseball player candy mold c.1910. Heavy gauge metal two-piece candy mold with a 3" figure of a uniformed batter was designed to produce candy (possibly chocolate). Scarce early artifact demonstrating quality craftsmanship and design: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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550 |
Baseball stitching vise with related accoutrements c.1920s. Cast metal baseball stitching vise remains in working order with its original handle crank intact. The vise includes a period wooden spool of stitching thread with an impressed stamping of "Kingston Baseball Thread Co." on one end panel. Two unused white leather baseball panels are also included. 20" total length: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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551 |
Spalding National League baseball c.1920s. Lightly soiled Official National League baseball retaining fairly bold manufacturing stampings with red and black stitching. The ball itself has a few areas of minor scuffing and age spotting: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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552 |
Lot of (3) early baseball equipment receipts and 1907 Reach catalogue. Early printed materials from the premier sporting goods manufacturers of the turn of the century include equipment receipts for items such as gloves, bats, and balls from Peck & Snider (1875), and two from A.G. Spalding & Bros. (1887 and 1900). Also included is a 1907 Reach catalogue featuring their entire line of baseball products with detailed illustrations including graphic color ads for baseballs: VG/EX-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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553 |
Group of (4) Penn. University trophy baseballs c.1913-14. Ivy League game used trophy balls have been painted with game notations. Includes: “Penn. 2, Princeton 0 May, 3 1913”; “Penn. 4, Harvard 3 June 14, 1913”; “Penn. 1, Yale 0 May, 9 1914”; Penn. 4, Michigan 2 June, 17 1914. Nicely preserved group with excellent display qualities: EX
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($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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554 |
Figure eight style baseball c.1880-1900. Early two piece leather baseball of a figure eight stitch construction measuring 7" in diameter. Retains its original surface with some typical usage wear to the leather and stitching: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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1902 Boston Braves imperial size team photograph by Chickering. Large framed 13 ¼”x16 ¼” photograph shows manager Al Buckenberger and his uniformed team posing in studio. Superior contrast and clarity makes for a dramatic visual presentation. Players pictured include Willis, Tenney, Moran, etc. Photographer’s mark “Copyright by E. Chickering 1902” appears in the lower left corner. Photo has been remounted and shows a few subtle areas of professional restoration (masterfully executed) including the repair of a long vertical crease. Very uncommon size image by noted Boston photography studio with superb display qualities: EX-MT (With note to restoration)
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($3,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$3,400.00
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556 |
Reach salesman sample model catcher's mitt and baseball bat c.1915. Attractive pair of diminutive Reach Sporting Goods salesman sample model equipment pieces to include 4 1/2" tall catcher's mitt and a 14" long miniature baseball bat. Both the glove and bat feature a black stenciled Reach logo and remain in fine original condition: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$950.00
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557 |
1895 Pittsburgh vs. Chicago baseball program. Early bound program issued for a game played between Pittsburgh and Chicago at Chicago with printed lineups incl. Dahlen, Lange, Anson, and Beckely. Dated in period ink on the front top corner. The program itself has some typical wear to the spine along with some minor chipping: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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558 |
“The New York Sporting Times” scorecard c.1890s. Rare color lithographic scorecard features graphic cover including composite images of baseball’s most prolific figures of the 19th century including Cap Anson, Mike “King” Kelly, John Ward, John Clarkson, Charles Comiskey, Buck Ewing and Jack Glasscock. Interior is scored in pencil with handwritten lineups detailing a game between the New York Giants and Boston Beaneaters. Back cover features colorful advertisement for “The Official Spalding League ball”. Edge wear and corner wear are evident on the covers and the spine has partially split. Retains outstanding original color and fine presentation quality: VG-EX
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($2,500.00-$3,000.00
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$1,850.00
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559 |
Honus Wagner’s 1898 Louisville Colonels contract from Wagner’s estate. As his baseball prowess became known on the local diamonds of Eastern Pennsylvania, Wagner was pursued early on by a number of scouts. Although Wagner hated the idea of leaving home and refused all offers for several years, he debuted with the Louisville Colonels of the National League in 1897. Wagner played a number of different positions brilliantly and demonstrated uncommon ability as a hitter. In spite of Wagner, the Colonels finished in 11th place during his first season. Although change was in order, team owner Barney Dreyfuss refused numerous offers to trade his most promising young star. Dreyfuss presented Wagner with a contract for the 1898 season, calling for a salary of $1,500 with an option for 1899. Drawn on January 29, 1898, offered is Wagner’s unsigned personal copy of his 1898 contract. The Colonels had established a reporting date of March 18th, yet Wagner arrived casually on the 21st still “unsigned”. As it turned out, his delay in signing was more a matter of his indifference to legal matters than a holdout. He eventually signed for the $1,500. The contract itself exhibits areas of separation on the centerfold and several water stains. No text or writing is adversely affected.
In 1899, the NL was reduced from twelve teams to eight. Colonel’s owner Barney Dreyfuss became president of the Pittsburgh Pirates club and was forced to build a team from the bottom up. To speed the process, Dreyfuss brought Wagner with him along with several other Colonels players. This significant document represents Wagner’s earliest years in professional baseball and originates from Wagner’s estate. Includes letter of provenance from his granddaughter Leslie Blair Wagner: VG-EX
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($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$5,500.00
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560 |
Baseball folk art painted game board c.1930s. Vintage wooden dartboard has original polychrome paint with baseball graphics on one panel. The board also has traditional dartboard dTcor on the reverse. 17" square with fine original paint surface: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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561 |
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 label on the lid interior. Ornate 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 chipping primarily at the edges. Overall size is an impressive 11" tall x 19" wide x 14" deep. One of only three exemplars of this highly desirable baseball antiquity that have been documented: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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562 |
Rare Wright & Ditson baseball ring bat c.1880s. 38” blonde bat has dual painted rings flanking Wright & Ditson painted logo. Thick tapered handle and barrel show moderate usage wear retaining original finish. Barrel exhibits some minor surface wear. Scarce example from this renowned manufacturer of the era: VG-EX
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($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,800.00
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563 |
"Pirate Club" decorative whiskey flask c.1910. Rare amber brown blown glass bottle features a decorative lithographic label on the front picturing a Pitt. Pirates player in full uniform. The bottle stands 8" tall and retains its original metal lid. Paper label remains largely intact with some chipping to the borders. First example of this particular size that we have encountered: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$175.00
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564 |
J.W. & Co. "League Model" ring painted baseball bat c.1890-1900. Tapered handle bat measures 37 ¾” with black painted rings flanking black painted centerbrand area with "League Model" stenciling. Bat has some general wear but retains excellent original finish with pronounced labeling and lathe marks: VG-EX
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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565 |
Incised ring decorated baseball bat in custom wood box c.1880s. Fine quality 34 ½” hand turned bat features incised dual rings and a singular ring on the barrel. Beautiful wood grain patterns are enhanced by original finish that appears largely undisturbed by minimal use. Pronounced lathe marks appear on both ends and a faint mark has been etched into the handle that reads “#5 Hiker & Son”. Bat is housed in custom wood box that bears a period shipping label on the lid in which it was found. Quality workmanship in an outstanding state of preservation: Bat: EX-MT, Box: VG-EX
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($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$800.00
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566 |
Pair of Police Gazette boxing cabinet photographs c.1890s. Includes John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain. Both images remain on their original mounts with stenciled advertising for the Police Gazette. General light wear is visible: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$750.00
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567 |
Baseball ring bat c.1870-80s. 33" tapered handle bat with large red painted band at center flanked by two black painted rings. Bat has no significant structural faults retaining a wonderful original finish with "alligatored" surface: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$900.00
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568 |
Rare John L. Sullivan painted tin advertising sign c. 1910. Large 17"x23" color sign advertises "Hohenadel Beer" picturing Sullivan in his classic boxing pose. Clean overall example for the issue with some minimal paint scratches mostly in the background and some general light age wear incl. a few dings to the edges. Marked "American Art Works Inc." on the original backboard: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$450.00
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569 |
Pair of Reach boxing gloves in original box c.1920-30s. Pair of tan leather Reach model 2KL gloves show light usage wear. Scarce original Reach box has large manufacturer’s label on one end of lid. Lid has split at two seams with moderate wear. Original Reach hang tag is loose in box: Gloves: EX-MT, Box: VG
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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570 |
Joe Louis figural clock c.1940s. Figural metal clock with copper wash features Louis atop a floral decorated base with boxing gloves on either side. 12" tall with average usage and age wear to surface: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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571 |
Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier auto. framed poster. 29"x23" reproduction poster promoting their January 28, 1974 bout dubbed “Ali-Frazier II”. The second of three between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, the fight took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The poster is signed by both in black sharpie rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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571a |
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling fight film advertising broadside c.1936. 14”x20 ¼” cardboard theater advertisement promotes the motion picture footage of the historic bout held at Yankee Stadium on June 19th, 1936. Images of the two combatants are featured against a bright yellow background with black and red lettering. The piece shows minimal wear with only minor soiling and two tack holes at the upper corners. The Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling fights are among boxing's most historically significant bouts. The fights were an international sensation heightened by a climate of social and political changes occurring in both the United States and Germany in the 1930s. The fights were seen by many as a statement of political and social superiority by the winner. Fine piece of early boxing advertising: EX
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$500.00
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572 |
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573 |
1951 Sandy Saddler vs. Willie Pep fight film poster. Original one sheet poster promoting a theatre showing of Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler’s championship bout. Pep and Saddler had one of boxing’s greatest rivalries that began in 1948 and carried on into the 1950s. The 27”x41” poster has typical fold lines, but little wear otherwise: EX-MT
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$175.00
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574 |
Muhammad Ali auto. original fight poster for “The Fight of the Century”. Matted and framed 2-1/2"x33-1/2" poster issued to promote the March 8, 1971 heavyweight championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The poster features artwork by renowned sports artist Leroy Neiman. Ali added his signature beneath his likeness in sepia ink, rating 8 out of 10. The visible area of the poster appears EX-MT with some light staining at the bottom edge. Includes LOA from JSA: Apparent EX-MT
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($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,700.00
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575 |
Muhammad Ali single signed baseball. Giamatti AL ball signed on a side panel by Ali in black ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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576 |
Pair of Everlast boxing gloves with one signed by Muhammad Ali. Black sharpie signature of Muhammad Ali appears on one of two unused red Everlast gloves. Signature rates 7 out of 10 due to slight bleeding. Includes LOA from JSA: Gloves: NM |
($500.00-$700.00)
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577 |
Cahokia Downs horse racing display sign with related ephemera c.1950-70s. Painted wooden sign measures 12"x46" as once displayed at the Illinois horse racing track "Cahokia Downs". The sign retains a period painted surface over a previously painted original surface accounting for the approximate dating. Includes several original track tickets and general paper items from the race track: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$25.00
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578 |
Kentucky Derby souvenir pennant c.1930s. Red felt pennant features a race scene at Churchill Downs. Length: 28": VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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579 |
1952 Kentucky Derby souvenir pennant. Dated black felt pennant features a graphic of a racehorse before a backdrop of Churchill Downs. 29” in length: EX
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$190.00
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580 |
1956 Kentucky Derby souvenir pennant. Dated red felt pennant features a color graphic of a race in progress at Churchill Downs. 28” in length: EX-MT
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($200.00-$300.00)
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$90.00
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581 |
Pair of vintage wooden shaft golf clubs with attribution to Francis Quimet c.1920s. Fine quality wooden shaft clubs are marked with "Westodart" and an unknown sporting goods mfg. stamping, respectively. The clubs originated from the daughter in law of the caddy for former 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Quimet, who gave him the clubs at Brookline Country Club. Includes letter of provenance: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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582 |
Aleck Smith large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Smith in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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583 |
J.J. McDermott large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of McDermott in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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584 |
Edward Ray large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Ray in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of
photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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585 |
W.C. Fownes Jr. large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Fownes in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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586 |
Chick Evans large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Evans in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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587 |
Cyril Walker large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Walker in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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588 |
H. Chandler Egan large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 10"x14" mounted image of Egan in period golfing attire. Attributed to noted St. Louis photographer G.Pietzcker. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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589 |
"Play Ball" baseball coin operated game c.1910-15. One of the more rare and desirable baseball themed games of its era featuring a hand painted wooden playing field with coin receptacles at the player positions. Cast metal casing is fully decorated with baseball graphics in raised lettering and game scenes. Manufactured by the Exhibit Supply Co. 18" tall in fine overall condition with a repair to one of the rear feet on the casing: EX-EX/MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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590 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "Power Bilt" golf clubs advertising poster c.1935. Large 17"x21" display poster advertising the Louisville Power Bilt line of golf clubs. Clean overall with original mailing fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$25.00
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591 |
"PlayLeague Park" baseball game c.1915-20. Large 27"x41" wooden game board with a colorful interior playing field and baseball graphics. The game itself has various scoring opportunities using metal hooks. The piece displays very well with a folk art quality, but has some moisture toning at the bottom portions. First example of this obscure game that we have handled: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$500.00
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592 |
Vintage "Peanuts" stadium vending tray c.1940s. Attractive hand painted tin vending tray with "Peanuts" lettering across the front in maroon and yellow. 22" wide retaining its original canvas neck strapping with some general age wear overall: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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593 |
"Play Base Ball" coin operated gumball machine game c.1940s. Uncommon period coin operated game features a colorful baseball graphic on the backboard with player figural. 14" tall remaining in working order: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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594 |
"Squeeze" soda vending carrier c.1930-40s. Painted metal carrier advertising "Squeeze" brand soda. Retains its original pricing sign and neck strapping: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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595 |
"Play Ball" baseball trade simulator game c.1920-30s. Diminutive 12" tall tabletop game features a baseball decorated reverse painted glass front with batting average gaming theme. The game has a plunger mechanism for game play with the color of the metal balls determining scoring. Smaller tabletop size is ideal for display: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$600.00
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596 |
"First Aid Room" Shibe Park stadium sign. Painted metal sign which once hung in Philadelphia's Shibe Park measures 8"x18" with light general age wear: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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597 |
Comiskey Park stadium turnstile. Fine quality cast iron turnstile was removed from Old Comiskey Park around 1990. The turnstile was purchased directly from the team and used at a Rockford, IL tavern as an attraction. The top of the gate retains its original "H.V. Bright Co." brass cap and the turnstile itself was painted in a yellow and blue color scheme after removal. Structural condition remains quite nice with no outstanding defects. 40" tall: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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598 |
Shibe Park stadium stool. Uncommon original painted metal locker room stool retains a vintage coat of light blue paint. 18" tall: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$375.00
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599 |
***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Row of four Shibe Park stadium seats. Set of four original curved back stadium seats from Philadelphia's Shibe Park with #'s 18, 19, 20, and 21 on the back. Very clean overall with plywood mounted base for display (removable): EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$700.00
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600 |
Briggs stadium seat. Rare and desirable riser style seat with figural Detroit Tigers end panel. Cast iron and wooden seat retains its original green paint with #1 in white on the back. Includes metal mounting legs for display: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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