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
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Lot Closed
December 16, 09:26 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
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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 Sewell, Tony Lazzeri, Geo. 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 Sewell, Tony Lazzeri, Lefty 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)