Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman

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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

New York Yankees | 1931 New York Yankees Autographed Baseball, signed by 10 Hall of Famers, from the Copeland Collection

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December 16, 09:26 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 USD

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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman


New York Yankees 

1931 New York Yankees Autographed Baseball


Spalding Babe Ruth Home Run Special baseball signed (in form here given) by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Reese, Bill Dickey, Lou McEvoy, Joe SewellTony LazzeriGeo. W. Pipgras, Jim Weaver, Lyn Lary, Vernon Gomez, Earle Combs, Joe McCarthy, Sam Byrd, HJ Pennock, Dusty Cooke, Chas Ruffing, Myril Hoag; some slight scuffing and handling wear, McEvoy signed twice, his first attempt being obscured by the Spalding trademark.


Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Joe SewellTony LazzeriLefty Gomez, Earle Combs, Joe McCarthy, Herb Pennock, and Red Ruffing are all members of the Hall of Fame.


PROVENANCE

James Copeland, The Copeland Collection (Sotheby's New York, 22 March 22, 1991, lot 443)