Buy/Sell/Trade (and Support VBC!) - August 2004

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Posted By: Kevin O

The good news: daughter number two, Keira Margaret O'Connor (poor kid), is home happy and healthy. The bad news: well, you know the bad news:

1) Very rare Napoleon Lajoie "Tonneau" color advertising postcard. It's in VG+ condition with its beautiful gilt border intact. The card is postmarked 1909. $350.

2) 1929 RDM Studio photograph of Cubs catcher Johnny Schulte. He stands in the field in uniform holding a ball in his right hand. A beautiful image with the RDM Studio raised stamp. The entire piece measures 10" x 14". The image itself is 6" x 8 3/4". $400.

3) Eleven original 5" x 7" color photographs of the interior of abandoned Shibe Park, circa 1973. They come from a photo album, and each is adhered to the page by either glue or paste at the top of each image. I have found no copyright for the photos, and the new owner should be able to publish them (my original intent) without a problem. I'll provide two typical scans to interested buyers, but will not let the others loose on the net. These photos are unique and unreturnable, but anyone is welcome to view them in person. $500.

4) Lou Gehrig cut signature in framed display. The photograph shows Gehrig at bat. The signature is in excellent condition. The entire piece measures 12 1/2" x 18 1/2". I do not have a COA for the piece, but will happily return your money plus postage and any authentication fee if the signature is dubbed inauthentic by either GAI/Mike Gutierrez or Richard Simon (PSA/DNA is not acceptable). I bought the piece in 1999 for $550; you can have it for the same.

Everything except the Shibe photographs is returnable: just let me know within three days of receipt and you can send it back without excuse (your cost). The authenticity of the Gehrig signature is guaranteed for life (no matter who owns it). and I will pay authentication and postage fees if it's deemed inauthentic. Money order is preferred, but I will accept personal checks from board "regulars." Postage and insurance are included.