Man, what a terrific thread!
Turned out I was acquiring stolen goods when I won this studio portrait of Christy Mathewson by the photographer Benjamin Falk circa 1904. The image appears on numerous Matty cards such as 1915 Cracker Jack and M116 Sporting Life. The photo now resides at the Hall of Fame. Special shout out to Bill and Doug. Thanks guys!
Haven't taken receipt yet of the Carl Horner cabinet of Joe Wood which I won from Christie's but it's paid for so I guess it's mine. Am trusting that its provenance is on the up-an-up. It begat a coveted Sporting Life card and an awesome Kreindler painting.
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