Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 121:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Six Autographed New York Mets 8×10 Photographs featuring Tom Seaver and Others
A collection of six autographed 8×10 inch photographs featuring prominent players from New York Mets franchise history. The collection consists of five color photographs and one black-and-white photograph. The lot includes a color photograph of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver signed in blue ink, depicting him in a home pinstripe jersey wearing number 41 with an Official Licensed hologram sticker in the lower right corner. Dwight Gooden is featured in a color photograph signed in black ink wearing a home pinstripe jersey number 16. Darryl Strawberry is shown in a color portrait photograph signed in blue ink. Ed Kranepool is depicted in a batting stance in a color photograph signed in black ink. Jon Matlack is shown in a home pinstripe jersey number 32 in a color photograph signed in blue ink. Al Weiss is represented in a black-and-white fielding photograph signed in blue ink. The lot is accompanied by four handwritten collector notes providing biographical context and mentioning National League Rookie of the Year honors for Matlack and Gooden.
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches.
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 photographs appear to be in good overall condition with clear and bold signatures. No third-party authentication certificates from services such as PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett are present with this lot.
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