RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

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Headquartered in Boston’s North End, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. Since its inception in 1980, RR has achieved countless record-setting prices in over 425 successful sales, including Truman Capote’s hand-notated manuscript for Breakfast at Tiffany’s for over $300,000, President Kennedy’s 1963 convertible for $318,000, and a pair of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns for over $500,000. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets—with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox News, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the London Times—RR Auction prides itself on selling authentic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to uphold the guarantee of authenticity. With a stunning full-color print catalog and a massive online presence, RR Auction’s nearly four decades of business continue to grow, achieving record prices for clients around the world.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Roy Campanella1295 - Roy Campanella
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Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Roy Campanella,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, postmarked February 18, 1950. In fine c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Roberto Clemente1296 - Roberto Clemente
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Official MacGregor baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot with an inscription or salutation added above. In very good condition, with lig
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Roberto Clemente1297 - Roberto Clemente
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Vintage ballpoint signature, “Roberto Clemente,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page, also signed by Pirates teammate Bill Mazeroski. Page is still hou
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Eddie Collins1298 - Eddie Collins
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Hall of Famer (1887–1951) and the only American League player to steal six bases in a single game, a feat he accomplished twice in a span of less than
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Ty Cobb1299 - Ty Cobb
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Vintage 2.25 x 3.25 clipped program photo of Cobb in his uniform, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a repaired tear to bottom edge, not
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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James J. Corbett1300 - James J. Corbett
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 8.75 Silver and Friedman photo, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, a spot to middle initial,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jimmy Demaret1301 - Jimmy Demaret
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Golfer (1910–1983) who won the 1940 Masters tournament and was the first to win three times at Augusta. Scarce satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Demaret in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias1302 - Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Vintage admission pass to the Woodland Golf Club in Auberndale, Massachusetts, for the Women’s Eastern Open Championship, May 28, 1950, 3 x 6.25, sign
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jimmie Foxx1303 - Jimmie Foxx
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Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot, “Jimmie Foxx.” In very good condition, with light overall to
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bob Fitzsimmons1304 - Bob Fitzsimmons
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New Zealand boxer (1863–1917) who made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature,...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ralph Guldahl1305 - Ralph Guldahl
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Member of both the PGA and World Golf Halls of Fame (1911–1987). Signed book: Groove Your Golf. Indianapolis: International Sports Inc., 1939. Softcov
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Gabby Hartnett1306 - Gabby Hartnett
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Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hartnett as manager of the Buffalo Bisons, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Milly & Art Gore, j...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rogers Hornsby1307 - Rogers Hornsby
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Legendary second baseman and Hall of Famer (1896–1963) known as one of the best hitters of all-time, finishing his career with a batting average of .3
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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James J. Jeffries1308 - James J. Jeffries
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Signed book: K. O. by Walter Anthony Merrill. First edition, limited issue, numbered 47/1000. USA: Keystone Publishing, 1933. Hardcover, 9 x 9, 98 pag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Derek Jeter1309 - Derek Jeter
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Limited edition hand-painted official Majestic replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, numbered 22/22, signed in b
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bobby Jones1310 - Bobby Jones
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Golfer (1902–1971) who, in 1930, became the only Grand Slam winner in the sport’s history, taking the U.S. and British Open and U.S. and British Amate
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson1311 - Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson
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Limited edition color satin-finish 18.75 x 13.5 photo of Jordan defending Johnson, 181/1991, signed in black felt tip by both. Double-cloth-matted and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Michael Jordan1312 - Michael Jordan
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Attractive color limited edition giclee print on canvas, entitled ‘Next Point,’ numbered 7/23, showing Jordan preparing to take a free throw, stretche
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Curly Lambeau1313 - Curly Lambeau
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Rare ALS signed “Feeling low and bitchy, Me,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, postmarked March 18, 1965. Letter to his girlfrie
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Tony Lazzeri1314 - Tony Lazzeri
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Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Lazzeri, “Anthony M. Lazzeri,” payable to Ray Schaepe for $2.00, October 14, 1941. Encapsulated in a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vince Lombardi1315 - Vince Lombardi
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Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Robert Skoronsk
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Joe Louis1316 - Joe Louis
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Desirable vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Louis stretching as champ, three months before the Walcott fight, signed and inscribed in fountain pen,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris1317 - Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris
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Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Mickey Mantle and on a side panel by Roger Maris. In fine con
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris1318 - Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris
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Official 1962 New York Yankees scorecard, 5.75 x 9, for a game between the Yankees and Tigers, signed in pencil on the unused inside scorecard by Mick
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich1319 - ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich
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Personal check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Maravich, “Pete Maravich,” payable to Jim Thompson for $650, July 6, 1984. Attractively double-m
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1320 - Rocky Marciano
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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal-International promotional photo of Marciano as a sheriff’s deputy in College Confidential, signed in blue ballpoint. A
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1321 - Rocky Marciano
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The Topnotcher scorecard program a night of fights at the Gladiators' Arena, Totowa, New Jersey, on April 27, 1962, two pages, signed and inscri...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1322 - Rocky Marciano
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Ideal vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Marciano dressed in his boxing gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my pals, Rocky Marciano.” Rever
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Rocky Marciano1323 - Rocky Marciano
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Huge vintage 19.5 x 15.5 image of Marciano landing a thunderous punch to the face of Jersey Joe Walcott in their 1952 championship bout, signed and in
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Roger Maris1324 - Roger Maris
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Color 5.25 x 4 magazine photo of Maris taking a mighty swing, signed in blue felt tip. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 12.5
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Danny Murtaugh1325 - Danny Murtaugh
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Program from the 19th annual Tops in Sports banquet and dance sponsored by the Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association, held on January 14,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charles ‘Kid’ Nichols1326 - Charles ‘Kid’ Nichols
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Hall of Fame pitcher and member of the 300 win club (1869–1953). Ballpoint signature, “Charles ‘Kid’ Nichols,” on an off-white 4.75 x 4.5 album page.
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NY Yankees: 19501327 - NY Yankees: 1950
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Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 22 members 1950 World Series Champion New
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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NY Yankee Greats1328 - NY Yankee Greats
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Fabulous display consisting of a signed photo and 28 signature baseball cards, each signed by the Yankee pictured. Photo is signed in black felt tip b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NY Yankees: 19611329 - NY Yankees: 1961
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FDC with a cachet honoring the centennial of baseball, signed in ballpoint by nine members of the legendary 1961 World Champion New York Yankees team.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mel Ott1330 - Mel Ott
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Rare vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Ott amidst his powerful and unorthodox swing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Buck Greene, With Best
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Satchel Paige1331 - Satchel Paige
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Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed and inscribed on a side panel in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Satchel Paige, To Ed.” In
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Philadelphia Athletics: 19131332 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1913
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Vintage pencil signatures of 11 members of 1913 Philadelphia Athletics organization on an off-white 5.5 x 5.25 card. Signers are: Frank ‘Home Run’ Bak
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Philadelphia Athletics: 19321333 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1932
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Scarce official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 17 members of the 1932 Philadelphia Athle
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pittsburgh Pirates: 19611334 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1961
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Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed in blue and black ink on the side panels by 18 members of the 1961 Pirates team. Signers inc
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Pittsburgh Pirates: 19711335 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1971
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Official Wilson Official League Pittsburgh Pirates baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 22 members of the 1971 World
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth1336 - Babe Ruth
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Perfect vintage fountain pen signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Jacob Ruppert1337 - Jacob Ruppert
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Longtime owner of the New York Yankees (1867–1939) who was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, personal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth1338 - Babe Ruth
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Official unbranded baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot. The upper panel bears a date notation in an unknown hand of June 17, 1948, the same
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Babe Ruth1339 - Babe Ruth
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Program from the Blind Brook Turf and Polo Club of Port Chester, New York, dated June 11, 1939, 6 x 9, signed at the top in fountain pen and dated in
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Tris Speaker1340 - Tris Speaker
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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Cleveland Indians letterhead, June 4, 1958. Letter to Isabel Speaker of California. In part: “I will be unable to enlighte
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Albert G. Spalding1341 - Albert G. Spalding
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Signed book: America’s National Game. First edition. NY: American Sports Publishing Company, 1911. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 542 pages. Signed and inscribed
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Sports Prints1342 - Sports Prints
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Collection of 36 canvas prints, ranging in size from 27 x 33 up to 39 x 53.5, each signed in ink or felt tip by the sports great pictured. Signers are
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Tris Speaker1343 - Tris Speaker
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Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Watch that 3rd sack, Bill. Good luck, Tris Speaker,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Nicely matted and
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Tris Speaker1344 - Tris Speaker
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Seventh player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1888–1958) and the greatest center fielder of his day. Vintage 2 x 3.5 magazine photo, boldly sig
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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