The Dec. 11, 1999, Premier Beverly Hills Collectible Sale, Sale 4

807   1907 World Series Panoramic Photos. On rare occasions you can peer at a photograph that makes times stand still... It is October 9th, 1907, Chicago's West Side Grounds at Polk and Lincoln (now Wolcott) is packed with 21,901 paying customers. Not only are the balcony boxes and grandstands filled, the rooftops of several buildings outside the park, some with their own bleachers, are also packed with spectators. The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers are playing the second game of the series. The immortal one, Ty Cobb, is leading off the 4th inning against lefthander Jack Pfiester. This reproduction of the famous George Lawrence Co. photo, measures 5½ x 10".

The second photo, from the game in Detroit on Oct. 12, 1907, captures the vantage of an onlooker in the outfield bleachers. (or perhaps a rooftop, judging from the spectators in the left of the print) This reproduction of the famous George Lawrence Co. black and white photo, measures 4 x 10". Very Good.
Estimated Value $150-200.

808   1940s World Series Ball. In the seventh game of the series, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1940, Hank Greenberg fouled off a pitch into the right field box. The ball presented here, according to our consignor, is this World Series foul ball. It has "World 1940 Series" boldly written in black across its sweet spot, with the date, pitching match up (Derringer versus Newsome), and final score (Cincinnati 2 - Detroit 1) recorded on another panel. Slightly shellacked and yellow due to aging. Good.
Estimated Value $50-100.

809   1946 World Series Poster. Black and white, 20 x 16". A tremendous image of Enos (Country) Slaughter sliding into home plate with the winning run in the 8th inning of game seven on Oct. 15, 1946. Some minor creasing and tape marks, overall very good.
Estimated Value $50-100.

810   Autographed Baseballs. Lot of Four: Official National and American League baseballs signed on the sweet spot in blue ink by Reggie Jackson, Pete Rose, Don Drysdale, and Willie Mays. All in mint condition.
Estimated Value $150-200.

811   Baseball Tin Types c.1870s. Lot of Two, rare and intriguing examples of baseball history.

A.) This soft focus photo depicts two unidentified players in uniform with one leaning on a bat. The tin type, presented in a ornate copper colored frame, is contained within one half of an embossed gutta-percha case. The tin type is in very good condition with the case exhibiting signs of aging. Case is 3¼ x 3 3/4".

B.) A quaint, soft-focus image of four children, in Edwardian dress, with one holding a bat, posing for the camera. The tin type has a view minor scratches along the top edge. Unframed, 2¼ x 3¼". Very Good.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

812   [Cobb, Ty]. 1915 Print Ad for Tuxedo Tobacco. Black and white, 10½ x 16". Features Cobb's likeness in the upper right and a product vignette in the lower left. "TY COBB, Famous Ball Player, says: "Tuxedo is a good, pure, mild tobacco and makes a wonderfully pleasant pipe-smoke."
Edges are slightly worn, document is shrink wrapped on foam board.
Estimated Value $150-200.

813   [Louis, Joe]. Hair Pomade Tin " It's Sensational" A colorful example of athletic marketing, never used, mint condition. Red can with gold and green plus Louis' likeness.
Estimated Value $75-125.

814   Mantle, Mickey Autographed Baseball. Official American League baseball signed by "Mickey Mantle / 536 HR's" in blue ink on the sweet spot. Mint.
Estimated Value $200-250.

815   [Ruth, Babe]. The greatest baseball player ever.

Keystone Stereoscopic Card., 7 x 3.5", "The Human Body is strengthened by Proper Exercise--The Eyes are no Exception." This card, featuring "The Babe" swinging a bat, would be placed into a view finder. The fusing of the two images would then be measured to calculate one's depth perception. Appears to be circa 1930s-40s. Very Good.
Estimated Value $100-150.

816   [Ruth, Babe]. Lot of Two Vintage Photographs. Sepia-toned, 11 x 14", n.d., n.p. One captures the icon in a pensive mood standing in the dugout. The other is an extreme, profile close-up. Both are matted to 16 x 20". Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.