Feb 2011 Pick-up Thread

[3and2]

Ticker Tape Parade for the '69 Miracle Mets...Gil Hodges w/ wife

[oriolesbb6]

From 1930s Old Gold Store Window Display

[JLange]

Thank you. Most of the inside photos are small, with several per page, but there are a few nice pics, like the one of Jimmy Foxx attached here. The Williams and DiMaggio pics are small ones, unfortunately. The paper is semi-glossy, though, which is a pleasant surprise.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 3and2

Ticker Tape Parade for the '69 Miracle Mets...Gil Hodges w/ wife

Very nice, Anthony! That's a great photo- congrats!

[docpatlv]

After having lost out on a Mathewson and Johnson over the last year or so, was very happy to add this PM1 to the collection...




Mike

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

After having lost out on a Mathewson and Johnson over the last year or so, was very happy to add this PM1 to the collection...




Mike

Hey Mike,
What year were these produced?
Thanks!

[docpatlv]

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

Mike,
Thanks for the info on these pieces. I have recently seen a couple of them on eBay (pne of them was Honus Wagner), but prior to that had never really seen them. They certainly are a nice looking set of pins. Very nice!

In 1915, Ruth had actually begun to give baseball a glimpse of his talent, but primarily as a pitcher at this point. He was 18-8 with a 2.44 ERA and was already getting to be known as one of the better lefty pitchers in the American League. He wasn't yet known as a power hitter, but he did hit .315 which was pretty solid for a pitcher, with a handful of HR's.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

The company that produced the PM1 pins not only made baseball, but also other subjects..this may be an actress?



At the antique show a few weeks back I found an ornate pin with a religious subject still attached to the cardboard backer..I suspect the company was around for more than a few years so it's quite possible the Ruth was made well after the other PM1 pins.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by 3and2

Ticker Tape Parade for the '69 Miracle Mets...Gil Hodges w/ wife

WoW Anthony! IMO...that is the best Miracle Mets celebration photo I've seen. What a terrific pick-up. Well done, Anthony, well done.

[matty39]

Picked these up in the clean sweep auction last night

[canjond]

If I remember correctly, the PM1 Ruth does not have his name at bottom. Don't all other PM1s have the name printed at bottom?

[thekingofclout]

©1967 Nems Enterprises, Ltd. Published by Cowles Education Corp. NY. 9x18x23 1/8" tall cardboard display box with separate 17.5x18" die-cut header card has text on bottom of front “Put Wow On The Wall! Psychedelic Full-Color Beatle Posters As Featured In Look Magazine. Photographed In Swinging London By Richard Avedon/Ringo-John-George-Paul...And The Beatlebanner”. Header card reproduces four posters noting “Actual Size 22.5x31" along with 3.5' wide “Beatlebanner”. Comes with 10.5x13.25" “Special Issue On Sound And Fury In The Arts” issue of “Look” magazine from January 9, 1968 with Avedon photo of John Lennon on front cover. Issue includes a color pull-out portfolio of Avedon Beatles pictures. Display has a few lt. handling creases. VF. All four posters are Mint as issued and never removed from original clear plastic sleeves. Set is rare with original display. Historic group from a world famous photographer.

BeatlesAvedon-2.jpgBeatlesAvedon-4.jpgBeatlesAvedon-1.jpg

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

©1967 Nems Enterprises, Ltd. Published by Cowles Education Corp. NY. 9x18x23 1/8" tall cardboard display box with separate 17.5x18" die-cut header card has text on bottom of front “Put Wow On The Wall! Psychedelic Full-Color Beatle Posters As Featured In Look Magazine. Photographed In Swinging London By Richard Avedon/Ringo-John-George-Paul...And The Beatlebanner”. Header card reproduces four posters noting “Actual Size 22.5x31" along with 3.5' wide “Beatlebanner”. Comes with 10.5x13.25" “Special Issue On Sound And Fury In The Arts” issue of “Look” magazine from January 9, 1968 with Avedon photo of John Lennon on front cover. Issue includes a color pull-out portfolio of Avedon Beatles pictures. Display has a few lt. handling creases. VF. All four posters are Mint as issued and never removed from original clear plastic sleeves. Set is rare with original display. Historic group from a world famous photographer.

Attachment 32571Attachment 32570Attachment 32573

Sweet Beatles stuff Jimmy. All that color sure screams of the '60's! Groovy!!

[docpatlv]

Jon,

Not all PM1's have the name at the bottom. I know of 4 others that don't (Archer, Baker, Bender, Kauff). But they also have a variation that does have their name at the bottom.

Mike

[hanksta]

It seems my pickups these days are very few and far between, but when I saw this on eBay I was excited. With a little help and reassurance from Matt (Thanks Matt!) I put in my offer and got it. Being strictly a Cravath collector it's pretty cool to hold something that he clobbered homers with!