What was your favorite auto added to 20014 collection?

[w7imel]

Saw similar thread in other areas so thought I would put this out there as well.

[Klrdds]

Without a doubt a 3x5 autographed by Vic Willis with unquestioned authenticity.
I made a lot of other purchases but this was without a doubt my highlight.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

Without a doubt a 3x5 autographed by Vic Willis with unquestioned authenticity.
I made a lot of other purchases but this was without a doubt my highlight.

Kevin,
That's definitely a good one! A good YEAR by any measure.

[Scott Garner]

I can never narrow these down to one, but here are my favorite 2014 autograph pickups:

Most unusual, coolest and best deal:
Four autograph sheets from the Army Navy Pacific Rim World Series in 1944 that contain
36 HOF & ML players, in addition to many others that served in the Navy in WWII. For my collection, unbelievably cool and rare.

For my no-hit autograph collection, two real toughees:
GPC's of no-hit pitchers Earl Moore and HB "Dutch' Leonard.
Earl Moore tossed a no-hitter that was lost in the 10th inning in 1901 (1st year of the AL junior circuit). HUB Leonard tossed two no-hitters for the Boston Red Sox, one in 1916 & one in 1918. Both of these pitchers had very early death dates.

[Runscott]

My favorite is a new Ruth that is arriving toward the end of the year. A close second is a new Ty Cobb that will arrive a few days before. Pics when they arrive.

[thenavarro]

I've kinda gotten away from sports autographs the last couple of years and have been working on Presidential and Historical graphs when I do have time.

This is my favorite pickup of the year.

The Catholic Monarchs, and two people very influential in the discovery of the Americas.

Document signed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the Summer of 1492 (yes, THAT King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella) as Columbus prepares to set sail for the Indies in nine days and the remaining Jews – all were expelled by edict – prepare to leave Spain within eight days. Documents signed by the pair are sometimes encountered, but ones from the year of Columbus, 1492 are VERY tough.

Manuscript Document Signed “Yo el Rey” [I the King] by King Ferdinand V of Spain and “Yo la Reyna” [I the Queen] by Queen Isabella I of Spain, 1p, 8.5” x 6”. In Spanish, not translated. Penafiel [Spain], July 25, 1492.

Countersigned “Fernando Alvarez,” the Queen’s confidential adviser and secretary. Docketing on verso. Remnants of prior mounting at lower edge on verso. Fine condition. Over 522 years old. Without question, the best piece in my collection.





Closeup of King Ferdinand autograph

Closeup of Queen Isabella autograph

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[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I can never narrow these down to one, but here are my favorite 2014 autograph pickups:

Most unusual, coolest and best deal:
Four autograph sheets from the Army Navy Pacific Rim World Series in 1944 that contain
36 HOF & ML players, in addition to many others that served in the Navy in WWII. For my collection, unbelievably cool and rare.

Scott....Wow!!.. Very cool.

[Lordstan]

I didn't pick up a lot of autos this year, but I did get a couple really nice ones.

In the sports arena I got this Cy Young 3x5 that I framed myself.


In the non sports arena is this Star Trek item

[HOF Auto Rookies]

big fish this year, but I did get one of the most, if not the most special autograph to me. I got my girlfriend to sign the sweet spot of a baseball for me. She's really the only autograph I ever would truly want or need. And it's nice seeing it every day.

[pooh528]

I completed these two pieces in 2014

simpsons completed.jpg

ali.jpg

[tazdmb]

I love the Simpsons piece (the sketch is nice touch!) I have to ask how you got that Ali autograph. I am not doubting it is real, but am curious as to when/where he signed it.

[pooh528]

I got it about 7 months ago through an unadvertised signing. I got a psa in the presence cert as well. I debated long and hard about whether to get it. His signature had obviously slipped and my original plan had been to matte the photo with a 3x5, but I decided to take a chance and get it done. Not the best signature, but I think it is a pretty unique piece and I am happy with it.

[Lordstan]

Carl,
I feel your pain with Ali. A couple years ago, I got Ali through a private signing with the PSA "in the presence" as well. It is a poor auto for the price, but it is a real Ali. Considering his health condition, it's a miracle he can sign at all.
Here is what I got done. I had them put the sticker on the back of the cover page.

[Runscott]

Here are a few: 1953-54 Mantle, 1940-41 Williams, Sam Crawford 'doodles'