April Pickups

[Scott Garner]

I'll kick off the month of April...
I just picked up this rare 1938 Johnny Vander Meer Foto Fun photo card and original cardboard frame. Very unusual and cool!

Anybody out there know much about this Foto Fun series of photo cards and how widely they were distributed?

[canjond]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I'll kick off the month of April...
I just picked up this rare 1938 Johnny Vander Meer Foto Fun photo card and original cardboard frame. Very unusual and cool!

Anybody out there know much about this Foto Fun series of photo cards and how widely they were distributed?

A few years ago, a few original, unoepened "packs" showed up on eBay. I believe they sold for around $300-$400 (and Leon may still have one). Essentially, the "pack" look just like yours frame, but with a flap of carboard over the top I believe.

[canjond]

Stolen from Leon... I knew I had the image somewhere.

[Scott Garner]

Too cool! Thanks Jon for coming up with this info for me.

It looks like these might have been given away as part of a promotion (s), correct?

[bender07]

Simple instructions

[thxforthebp]

Just got this 1935 Scranton Miners team signed photo featuring a really early VanderMeer, also on a more modern note picked up a 2008 International League Champions Scranton Yankees ring. It was player issued and is a great addition to my Scranton Wilkes Barre minor league baseball collection. The ring is resting on a Butch Wynegars hat from last season.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thxforthebp

Just got this 1935 Scranton Miners team signed photo featuring a really early VanderMeer, also on a more modern note picked up a 2008 International League Champions Scranton Yankees ring. It was player issued and is a great addition to my Scranton Wilkes Barre minor league baseball collection. The ring is resting on a Butch Wynegars hat from last season.

Sweet Scranton team photo, JD! I like it!

[jpop43]

I always seem to be at least a month behind before I can get to posting here and hope my March additions can sneak in without too much objection.

We've done pretty well over the past two months and here are some of the highlights...

1. Circa 1905-1910 Reach Mushroom Bat...truly the nicest of its kind that we've had the good fortune to come across.

2. Circa 1920's, 36", Bone Rubbed, Ty Cobb model bat.

http://www.dugouttreasures.com/book.cfm

[jpop43]

1. Circa 1920's, Babe Ruth model bat...our 6th...one can never have too many Ruth bats, can they?

2. We're gonna say that this circa 1918 Spalding bat is kinda scarce. Nevermind the great Bennie Kauff endorsement, but its the lone example of a Spalding bat marked with the WWI era YMCA logo that we've ever seen. The interesting thing is that the YMCA logo is depicted differently here on a Spalding bat than all the Lousiville Slugger examples that we've come across or reside in our collection.

http://www.dugouttreasures.com/book.cfm

[jpop43]

We're still really enjoying this one...

[jpop43]

1. Circa 1900 crescent padded baseman's mitt. Really solid example of a late 19th Century/ Turn of the Century mitt and the first example of a grommet back (hook and eye) mitt that we've owned.

2. Stellar example of a Spalding Official National League Ball with John Heydler Pres. stamp...its got a box, too.

3. Cool circa 1939 Independent League jersey made by Lowe and Campbell with a great Centennial patch on the sleeve.

Well, that's about all of it for now. We did also pick up an 1895 Harvard BBC Trophy and glass stein with the image of a 19th century plater painted on it...I'll try to picture and post that before too long.

Thanks for lookin'...good luck and happy hunting to all.

Jonathan
http://www.dugouttreasures.com/book.cfm

[Scott Garner]

Jonathan,
Really spectacular pickups. Thanks for posting them!

[jpop43]

Thanks...since writing our book we've actually picked up quite a few items that we would have love to included...oh well, they'll have to go in volumeII!

http://www.dugouttreasures.com/book.cfm

[Forever Young]

Always loved this photo... found it April of 2012.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Always loved this photo... found it April of 2012.

Great Mick!

[Scott Garner]

Nothing huge, but I just picked up a Carl Erskine circa 1950's pinback button.

Erskine pitched two no-hitters in the 1950's. I'm adding this to my no-hit pitcher collection on pinback buttons. Seems like 2012 has been the year of the pinback for me so far....

[slidekellyslide]

circa 1962 Houston Colts jersey - child's size.

[sicollector1954]

Was thrilled to be the winner of this 6 inch baseball trophy/globet. I believe it is circa 1880 or so as it was an award for Base Ball Throwing and not "Pitching" which I believe came about with the overhand type delivery beginning around 1885 or so. The New York Athletic Club was formed in 1868 and the N.Y. company that made this trophy started in business in 1875 and closed sometime in 1909. Thanks for any opinions if I might have the time frame wrong. Also, would be interested if anyone has seen others in the past with similar markings or any other info you might be able to add. Thanks.

[slidekellyslide]

That trophy is incredible!! Congrats! Local find or was this in an auction?

[sicollector1954]

Thanks! Was on Ebay but was listed in a different category other than baseball.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by sicollector1954

Thanks! Was on Ebay but was listed in a different category other than baseball.

I love it when that happens!

[71buc]

[QUOTE=Forever Young;983483]Always loved this photo... found it April of 2012.

That is one of my favorite Mantle images as well. I picked up these photos recently. I normally shy away from wire photos but picked up the Clemente as it's date is the day after his death and the caption content relates to his death as well. The others are Dizzy Dean (1941), Satchel Paige (1965), and Rick Ferrell (1937). The Chick Hafey is a 1931 Metropolitan Sudios card.

[deebro041]

SI...that is a stellar trophy...i'm jealous congrats!

[gnaz01]

e94 and d304 both trimmed obviously

[jgmp123]

Picked up a contract between the Chicago White Sox and the Indianapolis Indians from 1959...Still trying to gain a better understanding on the history of the contract, but looks to be players rights sold from Indians to Sox...

Also as a nice touch, signed by Comiskey....

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Picked up a contract between the Chicago White Sox and the Indianapolis Indians from 1959...Still trying to gain a better understanding on the history of the contract, but looks to be players rights sold from Indians to Sox...

Also as a nice touch, signed by Comiskey....

My guess is that it's the contract that makes the Indianapolis Indians the AAA affiliate of the White Sox (BTW 1959 was the last year the Indians were the Sox affiliate). Basically a blanket contract that allows the big league club to pick up the contracts of the minor leaguers. Cool piece!

[carrigansghost]

Picked up a "Casey at the Bat" record by Lionel Barrymore in today's outing. The sleeve is coming apart but all there. Send me a PM if you might be interested.

Rawn

[thecatspajamas]

Not sure when I picked this up, but finally got around to doing something with it in April, so here goes:

Original George Burke 8x10 Photo of Charlie Grimm Arguing with the Cubs Mascot

Originally, I had thought this was the batboy or possibly the child of one of the players, but thought he looked familiar somehow, possibly from other Cubs photos I had seen of that period. I asked one of my consignors who is an avid Cubs fan (and who gladly added the photo to his collection) if he recognized the child or knew who he was, and he thought that it was one of the Little Rascals child actors, possibly Chubby Chaney.

Well, he was very close, as a little more research revealed that it was actually Paul Dominick, Chaney's successor in the role of the obese kid in the gang which Dominick played for two years starting in late 1935:

Paul Dominick as Chicago Cubs mascot circa September 23, 1935

A little more digging, and look what else turned up!


From The Ludington Daily News, September 25, 1935

Looking back at the Cubs' record in late 1935, it appears that Dominick joined up as team mascot on or about September 4 of that year (assuming the second photo's caption is correct), and remained with them through the end of the season and likely in the World Series as well. It also seems likely to my mind that Hal Roach may have discovered Dominick as a result of his appearances on the field with the Cubs. Roach is reported to have had difficulty finding the kind of obese kid that could carry on the tradition of Joe Cobb and Chubby Chaney, supposedly due to advancements in medical science which made it extremely rare for children to be that overweight.

Anyway, needless to say, I was thrilled to have made the connection, all the moreso knowing that the new owner will be just as thrilled for the Our Gang connection as the Chicago Cubs one.

Edited to add: If anyone knows how Dominick found his way to the Cubs dugout in the first place, I would be glad to hear that story as well.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Not sure when I picked this up, but finally got around to doing something with it in April, so here goes:

Original George Burke 8x10 Photo of Charlie Grimm Arguing with the Cubs Mascot

Originally, I had thought this was the batboy or possibly the child of one of the players, but thought he looked familiar somehow, possibly from other Cubs photos I had seen of that period. I asked one of my consignors who is an avid Cubs fan (and who gladly added the photo to his collection) if he recognized the child or knew who he was, and he thought that it was one of the Little Rascals child actors, possibly Chubby Chaney.

Well, he was very close, as a little more research revealed that it was actually Paul Dominick, Chaney's successor in the role of the obese kid in the gang which Dominick played for two years starting in late 1935:

Paul Dominick as Chicago Cubs mascot circa September 23, 1935

A little more digging, and look what else turned up!


From The Ludington Daily News, September 25, 1935

Looking back at the Cubs' record in late 1935, it appears that Dominick joined up as team mascot on or about September 4 of that year (assuming the second photo's caption is correct), and remained with them through the end of the season and likely in the World Series as well. It also seems likely to my mind that Hal Roach may have discovered Dominick as a result of his appearances on the field with the Cubs. Roach is reported to have had difficulty finding the kind of obese kid that could carry on the tradition of Joe Cobb and Chubby Chaney, supposedly due to advancements in medical science which made it extremely rare for children to be that overweight.

Anyway, needless to say, I was thrilled to have made the connection, all the moreso knowing that the new owner will be just as thrilled for the Our Gang connection as the Chicago Cubs one.

Cool post Lance!

[Scott Garner]

Chock this one up to extreme patience as a collector...

An eBay seller first listed this vintage signed Paul Dean 4 x 6 George Brace photo w/ a BIN for $99 over two years ago.

This was a nice fit for my no-hit pitcher signed photo collection, but I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $100 for it. After the seller ran the signed photo through a few 30 day auctions with no bites, I offered him $75 for it which he immediately turned down. A few months later, I tried again, and no-dice once again.

After two consecutive years of running this photo through 24 consecutive 30 day auctions, he finally started an auction at $74.99 with a BIN of $99 about a week ago.

I finally got it for the exact price I offered him.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Chock this one up to extreme patience as a collector...

An eBay seller first listed this vintage signed Paul Dean 4 x 6 George Brace photo w/ a BIN for $99 over two years ago.

This was a nice fit for my no-hit pitcher signed photo collection, but I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $100 for it. After the seller ran the signed photo through a few 30 day auctions with no bites, I offered him $75 for it which he immediately turned down. A few months later, I tried again, and no-dice once again.

After two consecutive years of running this photo through 24 consecutive 30 day auctions, he finally started an auction at $74.99 with a BIN of $99 about a week ago.

I finally got it for the exact price I offered him.

Wow, that is some seriously-tenacious item-watching. Congrats, and kudos on the self-restraint!

[71buc]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Not sure when I picked this up, but finally got around to doing something with it in April, so here goes:


Originally, I had thought this was the batboy or possibly the child of one of the players, but thought he looked familiar somehow, possibly from other Cubs photos I had seen of that period. I asked one of my consignors who is an avid Cubs fan (and who gladly added the photo to his collection) if he recognized the child or knew who he was, and he thought that it was one of the Little Rascals child actors, possibly Chubby Chaney.

Well, he was very close, as a little more research revealed that it was actually Paul Dominick, Chaney's successor in the role of the obese kid in the gang which Dominick played for two years starting in late 1935:

A little more digging, and look what else turned up!


Looking back at the Cubs' record in late 1935, it appears that Dominick joined up as team mascot on or about September 4 of that year (assuming the second photo's caption is correct), and remained with them through the end of the season and likely in the World Series as well. It also seems likely to my mind that Hal Roach may have discovered Dominick as a result of his appearances on the field with the Cubs. Roach is reported to have had difficulty finding the kind of obese kid that could carry on the tradition of Joe Cobb and Chubby Chaney, supposedly due to advancements in medical science which made it extremely rare for children to be that overweight.

Anyway, needless to say, I was thrilled to have made the connection, all the moreso knowing that the new owner will be just as thrilled for the Our Gang connection as the Chicago Cubs one.

Edited to add: If anyone knows how Dominick found his way to the Cubs dugout in the first place, I would be glad to hear that story as well.

That is a really cool picture and story thanks for sharing.

[slidekellyslide]

1930 Lincoln Links of the Nebraska State League team signed baseball. Best name on the ball is Les Nunamaker. Now the oldest team signed ball in my collection.

[deebro041]

Awesome ball Dan!

[perezfan]

Congats Dan... what a beauty. Condition looks vibrant, and simply incredible for a 1930 Ball. Amazing find!

[ksfarmboy]

Super pickup Dan. It's been some time since you scored a nice Lincoln item. Congrats!

[slidekellyslide]

Thanks guys...And Clint you are right...I was overdue!

[thecatspajamas]

Just when I think Dan has everything Lincoln, his brother goes to the antique store again... Congrats, Dan!

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Just when I think Dan has everything Lincoln, his brother goes to the antique store again... Congrats, Dan!

Yeah, my brother has found so many of the great items in my collection..I owe him a lot!

[khkco4bls]

just picked this up after a long dry spell.Fantastic shape and better than the other two I know of. One from Halper and the other from Hunts Auctions. Notice the stickers for 2 cents over the orig. 3 cents on the label. Do you think i should leave the black labels or take them off. Now have 8 cigar boxes. anyone have any to show.

[perezfan]

Great Box... really stunning graphics. I would remove those distracting black circles, but only if you're sure you can do so without damaging/compromising what's underneath.

Either way, great acquisition... congrats!

[ruth-gehrig]

Yeah that's a really sweet looking box! Nice pickup

[mjkm90]

Great find Kevin

[khkco4bls]

thanks guys, i just love these early cigar boxes.

[D. Broughman]

I had a good week 1925 Tickets & 1935 Letter

[Runscott]

Jimmy, here's one for you, from 1932. Below it is one I picked up last month from 1928.

(hope you got a look at it )

[aquarius31]

A good month with an interesting mix of woodcuts, supplements and a calendar cutout. I think the calendar cutout is from late 1880's or 1890's and could be Al Spalding.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Definitely looks like Spalding, George.

[Bill Rayburn]

George M. I love those old "Images of the Game". What is the one on the far right with the fans in the stands and where did it originate?

[aquarius31]

Thanks Phil!

Hi Bill, the last one is a woodcut from an 1892 Once A Week publication. It is titled 'Opening of the Baseball Season in New York' and includes images of Buck Ewing, Amos Rusie, Hardie Richardson and Dan Richardson.