Lot # 757: 1937 New York Mirror Oversized Original Photo Collection (11)

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2019 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/26/2019 4:00 AM to
4/14/2019 7:34 AM



Spectacular collection of 11 oversized photos originating from the library of the New York Mirror. Each photo measures 14" x 11" and has been subject to significant age-related wear the paper becoming brittle with age near the edges. Most of the photos include a "Photo Caption Slip " identifying the Mirror photographer and subject of the photo along with its location. Included are the following: 1) Zeke Bonura diving back into first base at Yankee Stadium; 2) Gibby Brack of the Brooklyn Dodgers sliding into home Chicago's John Bottarini catching; 3) Unknown Giants player sliding into third base (no photo caption slip); 4) Unknown player sliding into third (no photo caption slip); 5) Jimmy Outlaw of Cincinnati sliding into third base against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field; 6) Unknown player injured in the outfield at an unknown ballpark; 7) Uknown Giants player running past first base Pirates first baseman dropping the ball; 8) Giants pitcher delivering a pitch to a batter identified on the back in pencil as Kiki Cuyler; 9) Unidentified player sliding into second ahead of a throw to a Phillies infielder; 10) Dodgers player races down the first base line unidentified first baseman stepping off the bag; 11) Unidentified Phillies player slides into second base Giants infielder returning the throw to first. Each of the photos is extraordinary a grouping of eleven oversized action photos that despite the wear and condition flaws.

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