Sept 2011 Pick-up thread

[scmavl]

Thanks to Mark for this one, it's in transit as we speak. My first Conlon!

[GKreindler]

And a BEAUT at that, Jarrod. Congrats!

[scmavl]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

And a BEAUT at that, Jarrod. Congrats!

Thanks, Graig! By the way, I got stuck for about an hour and a half last week going through your "On the Easel..." thread and WOW... Your work is just amazing.

[Ladder7]

hey Jimmy, Awesome Iron Pony!

Just unpacked these these and right into the scanner. 1909 Opening Day @ Dixieland Park Jax, Fla RPPC's






1929, Sudbury Mass

[ruth-gehrig]

Absolutely stunning stuff so far! I too am a fan of the fresh raw material hitting the market (or collector's shelves). That unopened baseball in neat!!

[DixieBaseball]

Sept Pickup : My first Pennant...

[Lordstan]

Jarrod,
You are most welcome. I hope you enjoy it very much.
The money, of course, will be spent on more stuff to clutter my house.
Best,
Mark

Originally Posted by scmavl

Thanks to Mark for this one, it's in transit as we speak. My first Conlon!

[mjkm90]

Jeremy that is a terrific pennant and one I've not seen before. As the resident expert on Southern League, can you tell us how scarce it is?

Thanks for posting it.

[thekingofclout]

I must say that is seems like everyone has stepped up their game since I've been away, WoW!

Dan; That team shot is one of the finest I've ever seen. I mean, just look at the kids tippy-toeing their hardest to get their mug in the photo. And with Vance leading the way, every single guy is looking smack in the lens. Congrats on a great pick-up.

Jarrod; Good for you. Oh how I know the feeling. My very first Conlon photograph was also a Hornsby. You better start thinking of ways to explain to the Mrs as you continue to add another Conlon here and there. Good luck with that!

Paisano; A terrific peek into "A Day at the Ballpark" from more than a century ago. Talk about the old line "A picture's worth a thousand words". Those are keepers.

Mark & Graig, killer pick-ups for the both of you, as well as everyone else that has added to their collection this month... well done.

As for me, I've been full speed ahead collecting Beatles memorabilia and am really enjoying myself. My pal Mark V. dragged me back into Baseball with the subtle hint of a possible trade for a Ruth/Thompson photo he had acquired.

So after I got my hands on that, I started sending feelers out regarding some Gehrig and Ruth TYPE 1 photos and was able to close the Gehrig photo that I then started this thread with.

All good things, Jimmy

P.S. And Graig... there's no going back!

[scmavl]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Jarrod; Good for you. Oh how I know the feeling. My very first Conlon photograph was also a Hornsby. You better start thinking of ways to explain to the Mrs as you continue to add another Conlon here and there. Good luck with that!

Ha! Luckily, she was the one that got me into Conlon as she bought me his photo book for Christmas. So I can blame it all on her.

[Shoeless Moe]

Not entirely sure what these are so if anyone could help, much obliged. They appear to be betting cards/slips. The "War Tax" on these helps me date them. I've seen that on 1919 Ticket Stubs. I just found this on Wiki regarding the War Tax: "While this Act is referred to as the Revenue Act of 1918, it was not passed until early in 1919. The tax continued until it was repealed in 1924." So I now can date them to 1919 to 1923.

But there is no column for Sunday and by the 20's they were playing Sunday games. A last clue is the no "H" at the end of Pittsburg, any idea when that was added? I want these
to be 1919 but think it will remain a mystery and at best put them at 1919-1923.

Each slip on the back is intact, but if u unfold them they list all the teams as well as minor league teams as well.

Anyhow I think its a neat accent piece to my Black Sox collection, a nice gambling tie in item.

[Shoeless Moe]

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[DixieBaseball]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Jeremy that is a terrific pennant and one I've not seen before. As the resident expert on Southern League, can you tell us how scarce it is?

Thanks for posting it.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for kind words ! I believe the pennant is very scarce and it is either the only one or possibly the 2nd one I have seen in the last 10 years. Does that make it rare ? Not sure, but it is at the very least, extremely scarce. I was floored with the condition of it, and to top it off, I have been trying to acquire a Nashville pennant for my Nashville collection for a decade. Perhaps there are a few more lying dormant, but a tough pennant to find.

Thanks again - JJ

[mschwade]

I got it today's mail! The backlog is I had to sell my 1935 Ohio State-Michigan autographed program by 48 total players, coaches, and athletic director. It really was one of a kind that was tough to let go.. But it allowed me to add my ultimate........... Purchased from original owner:



I couldn't be any happier! I couldn't sleep all night because of the excitement

[perezfan]

Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!

Mark,
That fan is superb. Is that the one Carlton has pictures of you haggling for at the National?

Mark V...

It's actually a different Fan. The one from the National was sepia-toned and had many players of the day lining the perimeter. This colored one is perhaps even earlier, and depicts a generic baseball game in progress. I loved the artwork and muted colors (and was under-bidder in the Mastro Auction last year). When it recently re-surfaced on ebay, I snagged it.

These Fans are tough, because they are usually found beaten to hell (if found at all). Just another cool and obscure niche of this wonderful hobby!

Thanks, Mark

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!

Mark,
That fan is superb. Is that the one Carlton has pictures of you haggling for at the National?

Mark V...

It's actually a different Fan. The one from the National was sepia-toned and had many players of the day lining the perimeter. This colored one is perhaps even earlier, and depicts a generic baseball game in progress. I loved the artwork and muted colors (and was under-bidder in the Mastro Auction last year). When it recently re-surfaced on ebay, I snagged it.

These Fans are tough, because they are usually found beaten to hell (if found at all). Just another cool and obscure niche of this wonderful hobby!

Thanks, Mark

Thank you! I'm a little kid in a candy store right now The original owner even wrote up a two-page letter about his experience meeting the Babe that he included with my purchase.