Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 84:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Eleven Autographed Baseball Photos and Cards Featuring Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians
This collection includes eleven autographed items, largely focused on prominent members of the Cincinnati Reds, with some pieces from the Cleveland Indians. The lot is comprised of ten signed photographs and one signed baseball card.
Individual items include:
A color 8×10 inch photograph of Johnny Bench signed in blue ink.
A color 8×10 inch photograph of Tony Perez signed in blue ink.
A color 8×10 inch photograph of Sparky Anderson signed in blue ink, featuring a 2002 Photo File label and MLB hologram DB10.
A color 8×10 inch photograph of Sparky Anderson inscribed To Aimee and signed in black ink, featuring a 2003 Photo File label and MLB hologram DB 2059587.
A black and white 8×10 inch photograph of Joe Nuxhall inscribed To Aimee with Best Wishes and signed in blue ink.
A black and white 8×10 inch photograph of Johnny Vander Meer signed in blue ink.
A black and white 8×10 inch photograph of Jim Maloney signed in blue ink, featuring a 2003 Photo File label and MLB hologram DB 417150148.
A color headshot photograph of Lou Boudreau signed in black ink.
A color photograph of Bob Lemon wearing a Cleveland Indians jacket, signed in blue ink.
A 1998 Topps baseball card of Pete Rose Jr., number 222, signed in blue ink across the front.
A Bill Werber small format card inscribed and signed Bill Werber 3/5/08 in blue ink.
The photographs are printed on glossy photographic paper and several are officially licensed products from Photo File. Multiple items include tamper-evident Major League Baseball authentication holograms as noted.
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 overall excellent condition. Signatures remain bold and vibrant with no evidence of fading. The photographs show no signs of creasing, corner wear, or surface abrasions. The baseball cards appear to be in high-grade condition with sharp edges and clean surfaces.
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