Pie Traynor, copy of sketch, w/ press stamp

[billyb]

Wow what a nice prize,
The only thing I know about this possible proof is that the date on press stamp is 6 Oct 1927, The Pirates were in the world series and on Oct 5, Pie had 3 hits in a loss to the Yankees. It may have some significance to that game, if that is the case, then some Pittsburg artist probably did this sketch. That is a shot in the dark.

[billyb]

I recently received information regarding this copy of Pie, and as DRC mentioned it is a proof copy, and because of the press stamp on the back, it was probably used to make the copies of this image for the newspaper. The 7-4 was the type of ink used and on the back, the c-3 meant it would take up 3 column spaces.
Because this copy of the original was used for the newspapers, this is probably the only copy of the original. As told to me, these proofs from the 1920s are very rare. The copy I posted does not give this photo justice.
If the original is not in existence any longer, this would make the only copy of this artist's sketch(who ever he was).
Just passing on this information for future reference to those who may not know about these artist's proofs.
By the way, on limited editions of prints, with #1 being the first print, these proofs are given the number "0".