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Auction archive: Lot number 19

Very Fine 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees Autographed Baseball (PSA/DNA)20th Century

Estimate
US$30,000 - US$50,000
Price realised:
US$32,500
Auction archive: Lot number 19

Very Fine 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees Autographed Baseball (PSA/DNA)20th Century

Estimate
US$30,000 - US$50,000
Price realised:
US$32,500
Beschreibung:

Very Fine 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees Autographed Baseball (PSA/DNA) The offered baseball has been signed by seven of those original eleven attending inductees to include Ruth, Collins, Wagner, Speaker, Sisler, Johnson and Mack. The signatures generally present in outstanding high condition grade headlined by a resounding Babe Ruth blue ink signature across the sweet spot. Ruth signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with the others ranging from 7-9 out of 10. There is a relatively small area of surface abrasion above the Walter Johnson autograph from a period removal, perhaps of the original recipient. Official Harriddge AL baseball remains in unused condition of an off-white color, having only a few very minor age spots mentioned for accuracy only. Signed baseballs from this historic induction event are highly coveted are rarely offered with this particular sphere having originated from the family of a former Cleveland Indians organizational player who attended the ceremonies. Stunning autographed baseball in exemplary condition grade. Includes full LOA from JSA, full LOA from PSA/DNA, and 1998 letter of provenance: Ball : EX-MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM/MT

Auction archive: Lot number 19
Auction:
Datum:
16 Dec 2020
Auction house:
Christie's
King Street, St. James's 8
London, SW1Y 6QT
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7839 9060
+44 (0)20 73892869
Beschreibung:

Very Fine 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees Autographed Baseball (PSA/DNA) The offered baseball has been signed by seven of those original eleven attending inductees to include Ruth, Collins, Wagner, Speaker, Sisler, Johnson and Mack. The signatures generally present in outstanding high condition grade headlined by a resounding Babe Ruth blue ink signature across the sweet spot. Ruth signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with the others ranging from 7-9 out of 10. There is a relatively small area of surface abrasion above the Walter Johnson autograph from a period removal, perhaps of the original recipient. Official Harriddge AL baseball remains in unused condition of an off-white color, having only a few very minor age spots mentioned for accuracy only. Signed baseballs from this historic induction event are highly coveted are rarely offered with this particular sphere having originated from the family of a former Cleveland Indians organizational player who attended the ceremonies. Stunning autographed baseball in exemplary condition grade. Includes full LOA from JSA, full LOA from PSA/DNA, and 1998 letter of provenance: Ball : EX-MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM/MT

Auction archive: Lot number 19
Auction:
Datum:
16 Dec 2020
Auction house:
Christie's
King Street, St. James's 8
London, SW1Y 6QT
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7839 9060
+44 (0)20 73892869
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