Lot # 663: John McGraw (HOF) Original Type 1 and Vintage Photo Collection (5)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2020 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/26/2020 2:58 AM to
4/12/2020 7:45 AM



Attractive grouping of five photos each picturing Hall of Fame manager John McGraw. Collection includes: 1) 1927 News Service Photo: Picturing John McGraw speaking through a microphone on the radio. Torn at the left corner and repaired with clear tape pinholes at the top corner significant creasing and wear on the reverse. Guaranteed Type 1. 2) 1927 McGraw & Eddie Collins: Strong news service photo measuring 6 1/2" x 8 1/2". Bottom-right corner clip otherwise an exceptional photo. Guaranteed Type 1. 3) Early McGraw Restrike: 6" x 8" later-issued restrike made in the 1930s off a duplicate negative featuring an image originally taken in the 1900s. 4) Portrait Photo: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" portrait photo by Underwood & Underwood a TYPE IV photo produced long after the original. 5) 1928 John McGraw & Mayor J. Walker: Attractive 8" x 10" Type 1 photo picturing the two shaking hands in front of a crowd of dignitaries. An exceptional group of photos of one of the game's great managers. Five photos total.

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