Lot # 259: c.1910's-20's Pittsburgh Pirates Original Paul Thompson News Service Photo Collection (20) w/Mike Donlin

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/11/2024 12:00 AM to
3/30/2024 9:00 PM



Substantial collection of twenty original silver gelatin photographic prints from Paul Thompson's esteemed news photo service. Collection features a wide range of players who appeared for the c.1910's-20's Pittsburgh Pirates, from star Mike Donlin to obscure pitcher Drew Rader who only pitched in a single major league game. An extremely attractive grouping that remains virtually absent of typical wear like smudging, tears, editorial masking etc. All prints measure 6.5" x 8.5" with bright white borders and Paul Thompson credit stamping on verso. Players included: 1) Carson Bigbee (kneeling) 2) Carson Bigbee (batting) 3) Tony Brottem 4) George Cutshaw (misidentified on verso as Whitted) 5) Mike Donlin (batting) 6) Mike Donlin (throwing) 7) Bob Harmon 8) Bill Hinchman 9) Al Mamaux (portrait) 10) Al Mamaux (throwing) 11) Alex McCarthy 12) George McQuillan 13) Drew Rader (throwing) 14) Drew Rader (portrait) 15) Dave Robertson 16) Walter Schmidt (posed w/glove) 17) Walter Schmidt (portrait) 18) Possum Whitted 19) Mike Wilson (catching) 20) Mike Wilson (portrait).

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