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[WILLIE MAYS] A GROUP OF THREE BASEBALLS AND ONE BASEBALL CARD, SIGNED
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500 - 700 USD
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Description
- A Group of Three Baseballs and One Baseball Card, signed
1 Official Major League and 2 Official American League Rawlings baseballs. Two signed by Mays, one inscribed in blue ballpoint pen "To Robert, Best Wishes Willie Mays" (Mays mistakenly wrote "Robert" instead of "Robin"); some fading to ink, some minor staining. Each baseball housed in Lucite display cube. [With]: Topps 1954 Willie Mays (no. 90) baseball card (2 1/2 x 31/2 in.: 6.5 x 9 cm), Signed "Willie Mays" in blue ink
Condition
1 Official Major League and 2 Official American League Rawlings baseballs (circumference: 9 in.; 230 cm). Two signed by Mays, one inscribed in blue ballpoint pen "To Robert, Best Wishes Willie Mays" (Mays mistakenly wrote "Robert" instead of "Robin"); some fading to ink, some minor staining. Each baseball housed in Lucite display cube. [With]: Topps 1954 Willie Mays (no. 90) baseball card (2 1/2 x 31/2 in.: 6.5 x 9 cm). Signed "Willie Mays" in blue ink
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Willie Mays—who was named All-Star 24 times—spent almost all of his 22-season career playing for the New York/San Francisco Giants. Williams, an avid San Francisco Giants fan, and had the opportunity to attend a game with the Hall of Fame member.