Memorabilia pickups from the National...

[barrysloate]

Mike- do you recall the price on the "How to Play Baseball" book? Thank you.

[mjkm90]

I do, it was in a mish mosh pile of paper at the back of a booth for $15. It has some great images inside including Cobb. Is it a valuable book Barry?

[barrysloate]

It's not too valuable, but it's worth more than $15. I would say more like $35-50. Instructionals are rarely expensive but some have nice photo plates, and this one has a photo pasted on the cover, which is a plus. Thanks again.

[BrockJacob]

Great haul Mike! The trophy is beautiful but the bat is killer! I love the look of those type of bats. extra-long, flat cut top, and egg shaped knob = 3 for 3! Congrats on the great additions

[slidekellyslide]

Looks like you made a nice haul Mike. Congrats on that trophy! It's a beauty.

[perezfan]

Well done, Mike... That trophy is simply elegant. I don't recall ever seeing one with such a beautiful and ornate base like that. Really a magnificent (and unique) figural. The Bat is awesome as well.... many congrats on what looks like a very successful trip!

An additional question for either you or Carlton... It looks like Hunts had a pair of Testi Statues (Batter and Pitcher) displayed in their Booth. Do you recall the asking price? Probably out of this world, but just thought I would inquire... thanks!

[slantycouch]

That trophy is awesome!

Now you just need to come up with a great story about how your grandfather or greatgrandfather was on the team, etc.

[perezfan]

Great story, Vincent... If I lived within "earshot", I would have done the same exact thing. Sounds like it was well worth the risk (and expense) even if just for a short 2 hours.

Keep these posts coming... since we cannot be there, it's fun to live vicariously through these great stories. Thanks!

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Mike- do you recall the price on the "How to Play Baseball" book? Thank you.

Mike

That's a very good price on that book. My one ebay regret is when my snipe failedon this book with a dust jacket. I'll try and dig up a scan of it from my deepest, darkest spot of the hard drive.

Max

[GKreindler]

Alright, maybe this doesn't count as a memorabilia pick-up, but it's certainly National related!! Here are some photos from the presentation of a commissioned painting to Bob Feller, a couple of hours before he started signing autographs on Sunday.

The man was just so incredibly nice about the piece, and boy, is his mind like a steel trap!! He recognized the game scene immediately, as well as the random dignitaries and family members that were in the crowd that chilly afternoon. Heck, he even remembered the exact attendance figures!!

What may have been even cooler was his reaction to our booth, which he visited at around 4 PM, after he had finished. Unreal. I'm just truly honored that not only he commissioned me to do this for his Van Meter museum, but that it's going to such a great player and person.

Graig

[thekingofclout]

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. and I must say that the photos truly don't do justice to Graig's magnificent artwork. Everyone that walked by was basically dumbfounded by his paintings. They provoke such emotion. It was a week I won't soon forget. Great times Brother and many more to come.

Sincerely, Jimmy

[GrayGhost]

Amazing talent. If I ever win the lottery, I'd commission you to do a painting of my favorite player of all time, Thurman Munson.

[GKreindler]

Jimmy, you're too kind. I only wish we could have hung out more this week. Don't be surprised if you see Dean and I at your doorstep sometime...

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, great shots of Mr Feller viewing your artwork and accepting your painting for his museum in Iowa