May Pickups

[David Atkatz]

Finally got one of the photos I've been wanting:

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Finally got one of the photos I've been wanting:

David,

Does this photo match up with your Gehrig ticket that you've shown from 1939?

[David Atkatz]

Yep. It's a ticket from Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, July 4, 1939.



And I've also got this genuine Kriendler:

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Yep. It's a ticket from Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, July 4, 1939.



And I've also got this genuine Kriendler:

Great combo- congrats!

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Yep. It's a ticket from Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, July 4, 1939.



And I've also got this genuine Kriendler:

David, any idea how rare those Gehrig tickets are? It's on my list, but somewhere down the road. Just hoping they're not so rare that they can't be found.

[David Atkatz]

They are pretty rare, Mike. I've only ever seen three for sale, including mine.

[71buc]

I just received this original 1954 8X10 photo of Willie Mays in Puerto Rico. He and Clemente played together in the Cangrejeros de Santurce outfield that year. This is one of three original photos depicting Mays in his sole season in Puerto Rico that I have ever come across. I passed on one in a previous REA auction and one in a Yee auction. I later kicked myself. When I saw this one I had to have it. I likely over paid but I am very pleased to have it nonetheless. I think it is an attractive image that seems to tell a story. This picture is my first pick up since undergoing surgery three weeks ago. It’s funny how purchasing it makes my world feel as if it is starting to return to normal. This hobby may be hell on my wallet but is certainly good for my soul.

Mike

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I just received this original 1954 8X10 photo of Willie Mays in Puerto Rico. He and Clemente played together in the Cangrejeros de Santurce outfield that year. This is one of three original photos depicting Mays in his sole season in Puerto Rico that I have ever come across. I passed on one in a previous REA auction and one in a Yee auction. I later kicked myself. When I saw this one I had to have it. I likely over paid but I am very pleased to have it nonetheless. I think it is an attractive image that seems to tell a story. This picture is my first pick up since undergoing surgery three weeks ago. It’s funny how purchasing it makes my world feel as if it is starting to return to normal. This hobby may be hell on my wallet but is certainly good for my soul.

Mike

Great photo, Mike! I'm glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

They are pretty rare, Mike. I've only ever seen three for sale, including mine.

I was afraid of that. Well, I guess everyone has to have one or two items on their want list that they'll never find.
Thanks David.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Well, I guess everyone has to have one or two items on their want list that they'll never find.
Thanks David.

Tell me about it! I'm trying to obtain all the 1903 Highlanders autographs.

[Forever Young]

David,

That photo went so cheap; almost purchased as a duplicate. It is such an important moment in history. Congrats on that for sure sir. It will go perfectly with your ticket.

Below are a couple shots I added to my early and growing Babe Ruth Collection(both circa 1918). I have recently decided to focus my efforts on Ruth as I simply cannot collect everything.

[David Atkatz]

Thanks for holding back, Ben! I stayed up 'till the auction ended--5:00 A.M.

Nice Ruth shots!

(If you're planning on parting with any of your Gehrigs, please let me know.)

[MVSNYC]

David/Ben- nice photos, i was about to chase both of those, but worked on some other lots instead. glad they're going to amazing collections.

[Runscott]

Ben, love the Ruth 'batting'. Other one is great also.

[TMKenKen]

Picked this up for around half the original BIN, with money back guaranty. Trying to verify its authenticity. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks...Tim



http://www.ebay.com/itm/350795356175...84.m1439.l2649

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

Picked this up for around half the original BIN, with money back guaranty. Trying to verify its authenticity. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks...Tim



http://www.ebay.com/itm/350795356175...84.m1439.l2649

Fabulous pic, even if you paid full BIN price.

[BigJJ]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

Picked this up for around half the original BIN, with money back guaranty. Trying to verify its authenticity. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks...Tim



http://www.ebay.com/itm/350795356175...84.m1439.l2649

Tim, if you ever would like a profit, regardless of whether you find out any more info, please let me know, happen to like the image. J

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

Picked this up for around half the original BIN, with money back guaranty. Trying to verify its authenticity. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks...Tim



http://www.ebay.com/itm/350795356175...84.m1439.l2649

Great photo...image does appear to be 1880s, but that style of cabinet wasn't really used at that point...I'm guessing a later print from the original negative...say 1910ish.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Thanks for holding back, Ben! I stayed up 'till the auction ended--5:00 A.M.

Nice Ruth shots!

(If you're planning on parting with any of your Gehrigs, please let me know.)

You should have joined us in chat - it was a lot of fun. It was good to 'meet' other forum members in a more spontaneous environment.

Also, we could have argued about the Ruth/Gehrig and Wagner balls

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Runscott

You should have joined us in chat - it was a lot of fun. It was good to 'meet' other forum members in a more spontaneous environment.

Also, we could have argued about the Ruth/Gehrig and Wagner balls

Thanks for the invite, Scott. Next time.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

David,

That photo went so cheap; almost purchased as a duplicate. It is such an important moment in history. Congrats on that for sure sir. It will go perfectly with your ticket.

Below are a couple shots I added to my early and growing Babe Ruth Collection(both circa 1918). I have recently decided to focus my efforts on Ruth as I simply cannot collect everything.

1) HAND STUDY
2) CHARLES CONLON

Terrific Ruth's Ben!