April 2024 Pickups

[Bicem]

Happy to pick this up! With Fein's 'Babe Bows Out' photo now $40-50K (an early type 2 even sold in Heritage for $18.6K a few months ago) think the Harris version 'Farewell to #3' is way undervalued.

[edtiques]

I picked this pinback up the last week of March.

Edit: What do you think of Huggins and Scott auctions? I've never used them before.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by edtiques

Edit: What do you think of Huggins and Scott auctions? I've never used them before.

Huggins & Scott has been around a long time , and AFAIK, has always been considered a very reputable auction house. H&S was acquired by REA last year following the passing of Bill Huggins, the founder of H&S. https://robertedwardauctions.com/abo...e-40f2743514ad

[Topnotchsy]

1946 Feller All-Stars Program. Based on the images available for the item, it seems that Paige was playing with a different team than he played for most of the series. Based on my research the closest I have found is the game on Oct 16, 1946 at Wrigley Field in LA, which would mean it was one of the later games in the series, but I will need the program in hand to confirm (as I do not have the opposing lineup and it is not a perfect match).

The second item is not a sports item, but is something I find super cool. It is an original drawing by Garth Williams, who illustrated Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little and the Little House of the Prairie books among many others. I have a few Little House on the Prairie original illustrations and when this hit eBay, I decided that as long as the price remained reasonable, I would love to have it.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Huggins & Scott has been around a long time , and AFAIK, has always been considered a very reputable auction house. H&S was acquired by REA last year following the passing of Bill Huggins, the founder of H&S. https://robertedwardauctions.com/abo...e-40f2743514ad

Thank you!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Huggins & Scott has been around a long time , and AFAIK, has always been considered a very reputable auction house. H&S was acquired by REA last year following the passing of Bill Huggins, the founder of H&S.

+1. In 40+ years all kinds of dealings with them, I was never aware of any kind of shenanigans with House of Cards/Huggins and Scott. REA's reputation speaks for itself. There are others, but those two are right at the top of the game.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Happy to pick this up! With Fein's 'Babe Bows Out' photo now $40-50K (an early type 2 even sold in Heritage for $18.6K a few months ago) think the Harris version 'Farewell to #3' is way undervalued.

Great photo!!!

[ooo-ribay]

So, back in the 60's, when Gaylord Perry was putting up 10 years of a sub 3.00 ERA, he needed a side gig in the off season. These days, he'd be making about $25M per year.

[MVSNYC]

Jeff, great Ruth photo! I didn't know there was another photographer near Fein who took a similar shot. Is there more to the story? Very cool. Your photo collection is stellar.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Jeff, great Ruth photo! I didn't know there was another photographer near Fein who took a similar shot. Is there more to the story? Very cool. Your photo collection is stellar.

Thanks Sarno, I believe "Chunky" Harris just lined up next to Fein and then watched his colleague go on to win a Pulitzer.

There's another copy in the current SCP, has a cool caption on the back but really no additional information unfortunately.

[Vintagedeputy]

Picked these up; a Steve Garvey Louisville slugger promo 8 x 10 and a glass baseball bank.

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Thanks Sarno, I believe "Chunky" Harris just lined up next to Fein and then watched his colleague go on to win a Pulitzer.

There's another copy in the current SCP, has a cool caption on the back but really no additional information unfortunately.

Jeff, gotcha man...awesome photo.

[Lordstan]

Super excited to share my most recent pick up. Was one of my white whales. This is the first item I posted about raising funds for on my BST posts.
This ticket is from Dec 23, 1979 of the NY Rangers vs Boston Bruins at MSG. The significance of the game is that it's the game where almost the entire Bruins teams went into the stands to fight the fans. I have been searching for a copy for a loooooong time.
While I am not a big ticket collector, I am a longtime Ranger fan who happened to watch the game on TV as it happened. It's one of my most fun and crazy memories watching games back then.
Below is a video of the incident. For those interested, an entire copy of the game is one YouTube as well.

https://youtu.be/6tkx8Tbovdw?si=dFKVDN1B2PNXwAAF

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[jacksons]

Not acquired in April, but finally got around to properly scanning a recent pickup - this panoramic of the 1930 Old Timer's Day. Some legends in this image. From the Roger Bresnahan estate.

[Bicem]

Beautiful, I love the collection of different uniforms in that photo

[jacksons]

Thanks, yes I agree! Some wore their college coaches jerseys.

Originally Posted by Bicem

Beautiful, I love the collection of different uniforms in that photo

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by jacksons

Not acquired in April, but finally got around to properly scanning a recent pickup - this panoramic of the 1930 Old Timer's Day. Some legends in this image. From the Roger Bresnahan estate.

I love this photo. Iconic!

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by jacksons

Not acquired in April, but finally got around to properly scanning a recent pickup - this panoramic of the 1930 Old Timer's Day. Some legends in this image. From the Roger Bresnahan estate.

Fantastic photo

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[ooo-ribay]

I picked up this 1961 placemat to go with my 1964. I don't know what possesses people to save paper for 63 years, but I'm glad someone did.

[71buc]

Very cool Rob! I spent a major part of my childhood in that ballpark

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by jacksons

Not acquired in April, but finally got around to properly scanning a recent pickup - this panoramic of the 1930 Old Timer's Day. Some legends in this image. From the Roger Bresnahan estate.

That is a GREAT image!

May I ask the dimensions?

Doug

[jacksons]

Thanks Scott, Mark and Doug!

Dimensions are 22 3/8” X 7 3/8”

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

That is a GREAT image!

May I ask the dimensions?

Doug

[milkit1]

Happy to win this incredible lot of 19 original Frank Smith slides plus one cracked glass slide of Speaker/Covaleski. Looking forward to seeing the 8x10 prints. The Naps team photo has Joe Jackson and now I am on the hunt to find the original paper with the article that is included. If anyone won the other lots and wants to sell some slides please let me know

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[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Super excited to share my most recent pick up. Was one of my white whales. This is the first item I posted about raising funds for on my BST posts.
This ticket is from Dec 23, 1979 of the NY Rangers vs Boston Bruins at MSG. The significance of the game is that it's the game where almost the entire Bruins teams went into the stands to fight the fans. I have been searching for a copy for a loooooong time.
While I am not a big ticket collector, I am a longtime Ranger fan who happened to watch the game on TV as it happened. It's one of my most fun and crazy memories watching games back then.
Below is a video of the incident. For those interested, an entire copy of the game is one YouTube as well.

https://youtu.be/6tkx8Tbovdw?si=dFKVDN1B2PNXwAAF

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Congrats Mark!

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Congrats Mark!

Thanks Scott

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[ramram]

C. 1870 CDV-size tintype. Unidentified.

Rob M

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[bgar3]

Beautiful tintype Rob, and I am not usually a fan of tintypes.

[GaryPassamonte]

Quite the pose, Rob.

[bocca001]

Giants plaque, likely from the 1970s? Seems like just a regular item, but I've heard from fellow Giants collectors who have never seen it. A quick Worthpoint search revealed a Pirates version, but none for other teams. The seller told me he also has White Sox. It's 11 x 16. Undecided about removing the wrapping. On the one hand, the original packaging makes it very original. On the other, it might display better without it.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Giants plaque, likely from the 1970s? Seems like just a regular item, but I've heard from fellow Giants collectors who have never seen it. A quick Worthpoint search revealed a Pirates version, but none for other teams. The seller told me he also has White Sox. It's 11 x 16. Undecided about removing the wrapping. On the one hand, the original packaging makes it very original. On the other, it might display better without it.

Just me, but I wouldn't remove the wrapping, which is an integral part of the piece, IMO. And, it looks fine with it. Cool for such things to be so rare--how does that happen?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Giants plaque, likely from the 1970s? Seems like just a regular item, but I've heard from fellow Giants collectors who have never seen it. A quick Worthpoint search revealed a Pirates version, but none for other teams. The seller told me he also has White Sox. It's 11 x 16. Undecided about removing the wrapping. On the one hand, the original packaging makes it very original. On the other, it might display better without it.

I’m officially jealous. In 30 years of Giants collecting, I’ve never seen one of those. That type of thing is right up my alley. I’m gonna cancel Hank’s vote and vote for unwrapping.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Giants plaque, likely from the 1970s? Seems like just a regular item, but I've heard from fellow Giants collectors who have never seen it. A quick Worthpoint search revealed a Pirates version, but none for other teams. The seller told me he also has White Sox. It's 11 x 16. Undecided about removing the wrapping. On the one hand, the original packaging makes it very original. On the other, it might display better without it.

I would keep it wrapped. That'll make it more scarce than one that isn't if you decide to sell it at some point.

[MK]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Giants plaque, likely from the 1970s? Seems like just a regular item, but I've heard from fellow Giants collectors who have never seen it. A quick Worthpoint search revealed a Pirates version, but none for other teams. The seller told me he also has White Sox. It's 11 x 16. Undecided about removing the wrapping. On the one hand, the original packaging makes it very original. On the other, it might display better without it.

Keep it wrapped. Removing it would hurt the value.

[mikecala98]

I hope this is the right section for items like this now. Fun flea market pickup today.

[jacksons]

Very cool. Always fun to see where else photographs of Mathewson were used. That's the famous N.W. Penfield image used to describe his feet position and "Watching a Runner at First".

Originally Posted by mikecala98

I hope this is the right section for items like this now. Fun flea market pickup today.

[pherbener]

Originally Posted by mikecala98

I hope this is the right section for items like this now. Fun flea market pickup today.

Great pickup Mike! I never find anything at a flea market like that! (Probably cuz I live in Factoryville!)That's a great Matty item I've not seen before.

[MCyganik]

Just stumbled on this one from eBay. Fragile condition but not often does a program from April 17th, 1947 come up for sale. Jackie Robinson’s first MLB hit (a bunt single to third) and Duke Snider’s MLB debut. Jackie’s debut on Opening Day drew about 26k, but the follow-up only had about 10k in attendance. Today is the 77th anniversary!

[the-illini]

Couple of beautiful type 1 Conlons from a large group I picked up recently

[perezfan]

Two absolute stunners.... crystal clear images, and both Conlons, no less.

Stellar pickups Chris!

[the-illini]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Two absolute stunners.... crystal clear images, and both Conlons, no less.

Stellar pickups Chris!

Thanks Mark! Here are a couple others from the group that I got scanned so far

[perezfan]

What a grouping! That Foxx is just incredible, and looks awfully familiar...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13440973007...BoC9aQQAvD_BwE

[Lordstan]

Big thanks to Jim Chapman for an excellent deal on this photo of Babe and Lou.

Below that are a couple new additions to my man cave wall. The items were purchased a while ago, but recently framed them up to hang on the wall.


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