HS_Dec12AuctionGuide.. - Huggins & Scott

412. 1885
Nicholas
Young
Handwritten
Signed
Letter With
Excellent
Baseball
Content -
Full JSA
Composed by former
National
League President Nicholas Young on U.S. Treasury
Department letterhead, this 1885 correspondence piece
lends considerable credence to assertions of both
Young’s tendency to cater to owners’ demands and the
respect reserved for former umpire Bob Ferguson.
Addressed to Detroit owner Joseph Marsh, the handwritten
letter confirms alternate umpiring arrangements
for upcoming Wolverines games. Young’s penmanship
is flawless and his partially trimmed signature projects
incredible strength. Full photo LOA from JSA. More on
our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
ITEM WITH RESERVE
413. Ty Cobb
Handwritten
and Signed
Letter on
Personal
Stationery -
Full JSA
While it’s well
known that Ty
Cobb was an expert
at studying opposing
pitchers from
the batter’s box,
there is also ample
documentation
regarding how well
he handled his finances. Amassing millions via shrewd
investments in Coca-Cola and General Motors, Cobb
was meticulous with his earnings. This is evidenced in
a letter handwritten and signed by Cobb. Dated
“5/23/57” on Cobb’s personal stationery, the correspondence
has financial content and is signed by the Hall of
famer (“8” strength) at the conclusion. Full photo LOA
from JSA. More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
ITEM WITH RESERVE
414. Ty Cobb 1956 Signed Personal
Check - Full JSA
In charge of his money with the same authority he had
regarding baseball, Ty Cobb signed this personal check.
Dated “7 Sept 1956” and made out to “Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Co.” the check is signed by
Cobb on the appropriate line. Executed in blue ballpoint,
Cobb’s penning and traditional paraph resonate
(“9”) strength and clarity. The check has normal cancellation
stampings and hole punchings, none of which
affect Cobb’s bold signature. Full photo LOA from
JSA.
Opening Bid $250.00
415. Casey Stengel Signed
Personal Check - PSA/DNA
Authentic
The engineer of seven New York Yankees World
Series titles, Hall of Fame skipper Casey Stengel is
the endorser of this check. Encapsulated with autograph
assessed “Authentic” by PSA/DNA, the voucher
is from Stengel’s personal account in Glendale,
California. Dated “Dec. 28, 1972” the check is signed
by Stengel on the appropriate line in blue ballpoint
(“9” strength, signed “Charles D. Stengel”). This item
has a reserve (estimated value $275-$500).
Opening Bid $200.00
416. 1917 Chuck Klein Signed Dollar
Bill with Full PSA/DNA & PCGS VF30
Frequently given to admirers as a token of fortune,
Chuck Klein (d.1958) awarded a lucky recipient with
this 1917 dollar bill signed by the Baseball Hall of
Famer. Graded VF 30 by PCGS, the large sized note is
inscribed to the right of President Washington’s image
with a steel-tip fountain pen. Although upside down,
the signature still presents (“7-8”) with deference to an
interruption by the serial number. A very nice piece of
legal tender which once crossed paths with a permanent
resident of Cooperstown. Full photo LOA from PSA.
This item has a reserve. Estimate ($800-$1500).
Opening Bid $200.00
417. Multi-Signed Baseball Display
with (17) Hall of Famers-Full JSA
The (17) signers of the proffered baseball display have
two things in common, they are all enshrined in the
Hall of Fame and they all departed this world in the
20th Century. Fashioned from paper this 7” diameter
baseball display piece is mounted to an 8-1/2 x 11”
backing and bears the title “Hall of Fame”. Baseball
and Cooperstown are well represented as this piece features
a nice mix of players, managers, umpires and
executives including standout stars Dickey (d. 1993,
“7”), Greenberg (d.1986, “9”) and Terry (d.1989, “8”).
Full photo LOA from JSA. More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
418. 1966
New York
Yankees
Signed
Catalog
Page
With
Mantle,
Maris and
Full JSA
Attending a
1966 auction
in New York, a
fan secured a
“lot” of his
own as (18)
members of that year’s Yankees roster autographed this
catalog page. Executed in blue ballpoint, the pennings
average (“8-9”) strength and include: Barker, Clarke,
Clinton, Downing, Friend, Gibbs, Hamilton, Houk
(manager), Lopez, Mantle, Maris, Ramos, Repoz,
Schofield (pencil), Stottlemyre, Tresh, White and
Womack (pencil). Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $300.00
419. 1976
New York
Yankees
Multi-Signed
Program
with Mantle
and Ford-
Full JSA
Signed programs
have been fan
favorite souvenirs
for as long as there
have been players,
fans and programs. The proffered 1976 multi-signed
New York Yankees program is a fine of example of this
tradition. Featuring an eclectic mix of players and
celebrities this classic collectible is highlighted by the
signatures of Mickey Mantle (d.1995, “8”) and
“Whitey” Ford (“8”). Also included are announcer Mel
Allen (d. 1996, “8”), restaurateur “Toots” Shor (d.1977,
“8”) and Yankee old-timers “Joe” Dugan (d.1982, “8”),
Bob Shawkey (d.1980, “7”) and “Whitey” Witt (d.
1988, “8”). Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $250.00
ITEM WITH RESERVE
420. Roger Maris Signed & Framed
Newspaper Photograph with Full
PSA/DNA
Roger
Maris terrorizes
yet
another
unfortunate
American
League
pitcher on
this signed
and framed
newspaper
photograph.
The
colorful picture measures nearly 4 x 5-1/2” and is
expertly framed and matted to 12-1/2 x 14”. Inscribed
in blue ink, the bold script presents (“8-9”) in strength
and clarity. Suitable for prominent display in any baseball
themed den or office. Full photo LOA from
PSA/DNA. This item has a reserve. Estimate ($600-
$1200). More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
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