Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 72:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Ten Signed Baseball Photographs and Memorabilia Including Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers
This lot features a collection of ten signed baseball memorabilia items, primarily focused on players from the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers franchises. The collection includes nine autographed photographs and one postmarked commemorative card.
The autographed items include:
Johnny Pesky: Signed 8 by 10 inch black and white photograph in a batting stance.
Don Newcombe: Two items, including an 8 by 10 inch black and white headshot and a small color photograph inscribed with number 36.
Carl Erskine: Signed 8 by 10 inch black and white photograph featuring Farewell to Ebbets Field text, inscribed Carl Erskine #17 with handwritten notes regarding his no-hitters on June 14, 1952, and May 12, 1952.
Billy Herman: Signed 8 by 10 inch black and white photograph in a fielding crouch.
Al Downing: Signed color photograph in a white Dodgers jersey, number 44.
Don Sutton: Signed color action photograph of Sutton pitching in a white Dodgers jersey, number 20.
Larry Miller: Signed color photograph in a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey, number 53.
Tommy Brown: Two items, including an 8 by 10 inch black and white 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team photograph and a commemorative biographical card postmarked from Brooklyn, New York, on October 8, 1995.
Authentication documentation:
Certificates of Authenticity from M.D.s Sports Connection for the Billy Herman and Don Sutton photographs, dated September 19, 2010.
Thrill of Victory Certificate of Authenticity for the Johnny Pesky photograph.
Real McCoy 2 Collectibles Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity for the Carl Erskine photograph, dated August 16, 2010.
Informational biographical sheets for Tommy Brown and Al Downing.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
The collection is in good overall condition with some minor handling wear and edge wear consistent with age and storage. Signatures are clear and executed in blue ink. The accompanying documents show some minor yellowing and handling marks.
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