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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger in costume as the Scarecrow, signed in black felt tip, “Ray Bolger, The Scarecrow of Oz.” In very fine condition. Accomp

Desirable glossy 10 x 8 photo of the main characters in The Wizard of Oz, signed and inscribed along the bottom in black felt tip, “To Doug, from The

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Wray in different poses, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with light scattered creases.

Lovely matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young wearing glamorous jewelry, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Mary Farrante—Best of everything, Lor

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, he won 30 games each season from 1915 to 1917 and led the league in ERA five times. No other Nationa

Boxing Hall of Famer (1883–1970) who was featherweight boxing champion of the world from 1901–1912. Attell later became one of the instigators of the

Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 15 members of the 1937 AL and NL All-Star

Leading figure in the early years of professional golf in the United States (1886–1966) who won the first two PGA Championship tournaments. Uncommon A

Uncommon 6.75 x 10.75 magazine photo of Braddock in a pugilistic pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John Shannon, a great fellow, Best

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881–1955) who was heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908. Vintage glossy 3.75 x 5 photo of Burns in a

Vintage ballpoint signatures of 17 members of the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers team on both sides of a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting Milwaukee’s Hotel Schroe

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 5, 1953. Letter to an admirer. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “Inclosed find photo of when I was worlds c

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, January 23, 1962. State Athletic Commission of California application for renewal of his wrestler’s license, fi

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 1, 1960. Response to an admirer. In part: “Your letter was buried in lots of mail which came

Vintage green fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 formal portrait of Corbett, signed and inscribed in bold black ink, “To my friend William Avanzi, with best regards, Jas.

ALS signed “Jas. J. Corbett,” one page, 6 x 7.5, wife’s personal letterhead, April 18, 1926. In full: “Am very sorry to say I will not close my season

Pioneering promoter of golf in the United States and president of the Spalding sports equipment company (1858–1944), he designed the first basketball

TLS signed “‘Babe’ D. Zaharias,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 12, 1954. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you very much

Typed manuscript of the first eight chapters of Dempsey, co-written with Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, 97 pages, 8.5 x 11. Each page is signed at the bott