1929 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Album 23 Sigs w Hornsby Wilson T206 +++ - UPDATE

[btcarfagno]

Hornsby and Hack have sold. Taking offers on other individual items as I am now definitely breaking the album up.

Tom C

[btcarfagno]

Also, I have verified beyond much of any doubt that this album was given out by the team to players (and presumably coaches/staff/etc) at the end of the 1929 season, and that this was done by George Burke.

I have now seen two different 1930 examples of the album, and both are EXACTLY like this one in terms of the leather cover held together by a black string, the use of the black construction paper (ish) media to hold the photos, and the thing is the exact same size. The differences are that the 1930 version was monogramed on the front cover and (presumably) the photos had the stamp of Burke or his Radium Studios on them. 1929 being his first year as Cubs team photographer, this album seems to have been his first run. He improved upon it in 1930.

So all of the photos that are in this lot are Burke Type 1 originals.

Tom C

[btcarfagno]

Several more sold but many nice ones still available. Am accepting offers on any or all.

Tom C

[yanks12025]

I don't understand why people cut up items when there's only acouple out there.

[packs]

Can you post a scan of the Charlie Root? I tried sending you a PM but it said your mailbox is full.

Thanks a lot!