Baseball Magazine Cover Art

[mouschi]

I'm glad I clicked on this thread - the artwork here is amazing!

[ruth-gehrig]

JC Leyendecker 22x28 lithograph titled, "Is He Safe - Or Out?", that was printed from the original painting that was featured on the cover of the April 1910 issue of The Popular Magazine published by Street & Smith. Litho was produced by Close, Graham and Scully, Inc for Street & Smith and is one of only (2) known in existence, the other is a part of the Leyendecker Collection on file at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This particular lithograph hung in Cleveland Municipal Stadium's Stadium Club Restaurant during the 1970's and was obtained by a former employee of the Stadium Club. Measures a handsome 22" x 28" H and is matted and framed to measure 34" x 40" H.

[sb1]

Somewhat surprised that these got no bids in my recent auction. The complete set of PC 766 Robert Robinson Postcards four Baseball images. Produced by Edward Gross and Curtis Publishing whom were the owners of The Satuday Evening Post, of which Robinson was a long time illustrator. These four images were used on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post in 1910, 1911 and 1912.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by sb1

Somewhat surprised that these got no bids in my recent auction. The complete set of PC 766 Robert Robinson Postcards four Baseball images. Produced by Edward Gross and Curtis Publishing whom were the owners of The Satuday Evening Post, of which Robinson was a long time illustrator. These four images were used on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post in 1910, 1911 and 1912.

A very cool group of postcards. I'd have been on them like a dirty shirt if I didn't already have a set. Surprised to learn that they got no bids, especially because it can't be ruled out that Honus Wagner may have been depicted as the batter.

[Den*nis O*Brien]

This is a 1973 Portal Publications reprint of the Post's cover entitled "Bottom Of The Ninth". It features local legend Johnny "Bear Tracks" Schmitz on the far right behind the bat boy. Johnny signed this copy at his kitchen table where he signed for anybody came to visit with him. I don't have an original magazine but hope this will fit into the spirit of this thread. I believe that there were two versions of the original painting. One of which went up for auction a few years ago.

[doug.goodman]

Thank you Mr. Postman...

This one fits in very nicely to my collection due to an interesting little nuance in the art work.

Many of you are aware of my proclivity for (addiction to?) collecting Baseball Magazine supplements, so compare the closeup from the artwork with one of the Mathewson m113 versions...

[Chris-Counts]

I picked up this 1911 Baseball Magazine proof from a board member a couple years ago ...

[JLange]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Thank you Mr. Postman...

This one fits in very nicely to my collection due to an interesting little nuance in the art work.

Many of you are aware of my proclivity for (addiction to?) collecting Baseball Magazine supplements, so compare the closeup from the artwork with one of the Mathewson m113 versions...

What a great connection to a set you love! I would never have guessed that pic on the cover was Christy Mathewson! Congrats on an excellent pickup!

[Vintagecatcher]

Picked up another catcher magazine illustration cover from the Sunday Illustrated Magazine of the Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY, April 2, 1911.

Patrick

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Vintagecatcher

Picked up another catcher magazine illustration cover from the Sunday Illustrated Magazine of the Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY, April 2, 1911.

Patrick

Now you have a matching pair...

[MikeGarcia]

...the kid got to listen to Red Barber on the Philco...

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[doug.goodman]

Here are a few more...

Leslies from 1907 & 1909
Harpers from 1913
Liberty from 1940

[DeanH3]

My contribution. Sorry for the small pic.

[JLange]

I am so glad I found this thread! Here are a few recent pickups. Looking for more now!

-1916 May The American Boy (Christy Mathewson cover)
-1918 Apr 27 Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper
-1912 Apr 28 Sunday Magazine of The Sunday Star
-1916 Apr 15 Collier's Magazine