Your top finds for 2011

Frozen in Time · #1 12-24-2011, 12:12 PM

Hi Jarrod.

As far as I know, there were only 4 photos taken of Mickey outside the Joplin ballpark that day - Sept.14, 1950. I have been fortunate enough to obtain all four.

One is the photo you have posted (mine also has the small negative imperfection on his left shoulder/sleeve).

Below is another showing a different pose of Mickey in his Joplin uniform. Both of these were used by the press as he was about to start a 2 week travel run with the Yankees which began on Sept 20. One thing I really like about this photo, is that on the back, in addition to the photographer's original stamping, written in pencil is the phrase "to the Yankees".

Craig

thekingofclout · #2 12-24-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

Hi Jarrod.

As far as I know, there were only 4 photos taken of Mickey outside the Joplin ballpark that day - Sept.14, 1950. I have been fortunate enough to obtain all four.

One is the photo you have posted (mine also has the small negative imperfection on his left shoulder/sleeve).

Below is another showing a different pose of Mickey in his Joplin uniform. Both of these were used by the press as he was about to start a 2 week travel run with the Yankees which began on Sept 20. One thing I really like about this photo, is that on the back, in addition to the photographer's original stamping, written in pencil is the phrase "to the Yankees".

Craig

like, like, like.

bcbgcbrcb · #3 12-24-2011, 07:35 PM

Very cool Mantle photo, Craig!

mcgwirecom · #4 12-24-2011, 10:44 PM

Not vintage but still kinda cool. This is second base from the May 30th, 2010 game in Chicago vs the Cards. Albert Pujols hits 3 homeruns in this game. Now the MLB sticker only states the date of the game and which base this was, but not which innings the base was used. Generally they change them after each 3 innings. But Albert hits a HR in the 1st, 5th and 9th innings so which ever set this may be from, he hit a homer and stepped on this base! So I covered all my bases, LOL

thekingofclout · #5 12-25-2011, 08:55 PM

Another of my favorite finds from this year was this 1964 Remco Beatles Doll Set with the seldom seen Sears Catalog Mailing Box. While most of the Dolls themselves are plentiful, these Sears Dolls were made to be very hard as opposed to the much more common soft plastic regular dolls. The Sears Dolls also came in a marked cardboard 4 in one box, compared to the individual display boxes that the regular issued soft Dolls came in.

So when I had the Dolls in hand, I set out to find a 1964 Sears Christmas Catalog as a companion piece. It took some time but I was finally able to locate one, as is shown in the scans below...

1964BeatlesREMCODOLLSBOX1.jpg 1964BeatlesREMCODOLLSBOX10.jpg

1964SEARSCatalog1.jpg 1964SEARSCatalog2.jpg

murphusa · #6 12-25-2011, 10:02 PM

years not over yet, I'm still looking

stone193 · #7 12-25-2011, 11:18 PM

First, I just want to say I've seen some truly amazing pickups/finds!

This pin - I've rarely seen since the Phillies were only called "bluejays" for a short period - and it was unofficial.

And in the world of lobby cards - this one is a whale for me - one of my favorite Sci-Fi movies of the 50s - This Island Earth title card.

Oops - what? Another whale? Yes! The Thing! 1951.

A very cool "rescue cat" whose mom left her litter on my porch - and later died of feline aids - we named her Sadie:

A really neat "coke" advertising piece that still lights up and the clock works!

My 27th variation to my collection of Take Me Out to the Ball Game sheet music - I'm working with Tim Wiles - Director of Research - at the HOF on cataloging all the variations - I've provided an update to their list of 5 - I'm short 2 from my total list of 29 - which includes some variations of the same singer - this one is Richard Burton:

The original artwork for the 1955 Yankee's WS press pin:

Tobacco store advertising piece with original frame:

A beer advertising piece - New York Yankees - in the most incredible condition I've ever seen with respect to this piece:

On the toy side - this Dick Tracy car is pristine - I got Noel Barrett of the Antique Roadshow to authenticate it for me!

I'm gonna call it quits with this one - the centerpiece of my Hartland collection - Ted Williams - Box - and Tag!

It's actually whiter than this pic:

Thanx for viewing and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Scott Garner · #8 12-26-2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stone193

First, I just want to say I've seen some truly amazing pickups/finds!

This pin - I've rarely seen since the Phillies were only called "bluejays" for a short period - and it was unofficial.

And in the world of lobby cards - this one is a whale for me - one of my favorite Sci-Fi movies of the 50s - This Island Earth title card.

Oops - what? Another whale? Yes! The Thing! 1951.

A very cool "rescue cat" whose mom left her litter on my porch - and later died of feline aids - we named her Sadie:

A really neat "coke" advertising piece that still lights up and the clock works!

My 27th variation to my collection of Take Me Out to the Ball Game sheet music - I'm working with Tim Wiles - Director of Research - at the HOF on cataloging all the variations - I've provided an update to their list of 5 - I'm short 2 from my total list of 29 - which includes some variations of the same singer - this one is Richard Burton:

The original artwork for the 1955 Yankee's WS press pin:

Tobacco store advertising piece with original frame:

A beer advertising piece - New York Yankees - in the most incredible condition I've ever seen with respect to this piece:

On the toy side - this Dick Tracy car is pristine - I got Noel Barrett of the Antique Roadshow to authenticate it for me!

I'm gonna call it quits with this one - the centerpiece of my Hartland collection - Ted Williams - Box - and Tag!

It's actually whiter than this pic:

Thanx for viewing and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Great stuff, Mike R.!!

Merry Christmas!

Scott Garner · #9 12-26-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Another of my favorite finds from this year was this 1964 Remco Beatles Doll Set with the seldom seen Sears Catalog Mailing Box. While most of the Dolls themselves are plentiful, these Sears Dolls were made to be very hard as opposed to the much more common soft plastic regular dolls. The Sears Dolls also came in a marked cardboard 4 in one box, compared to the individual display boxes that the regular issued soft Dolls came in.

So when I had the Dolls in hand, I set out to find a 1964 Sears Christmas Catalog as a companion piece. It took some time but I was finally able to locate one, as is shown in the scans below...

Attachment 52178 Attachment 52179

Attachment 52180 Attachment 52181

Jimmy,

You are effing amazing. This is a great Beatles ensamble! I love the original Sears packaging and 1964 catalogue!!

I think this is the exact Sears catalogue that my first GI Joe (Navy) was ordered from. That was my best Christmas that I remember as a kid. I remember it like it was yesterday.

BTW, does anyone else remember the excitement of looking through the Sears Christmas catalogue for the first time every year like I do? Those were great times!!

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