ADOLFO LUQUE HAVANA LIONS C. 1923 REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
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Winning Bid:
$253.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #215 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 987 in auction 215
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Item Description
3.5x5.5" nice quality. Glossy front w/full figure photo of him in Lions uniform. Cuban photographer's embossed stamp at lower left. "AZO" back w/penciled text and some glue stains at corners as once scrapbook mounted but no surface paper loss. Lt. corner tip wear and trace of aging on the front but image is sharp and distinct. Fine. Luque was an early 20th century Cuban starting pitcher in Major League baseball. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1967. A native of Havana, Luque played winter baseball in the Cuban League from 1912 to 1945. He was also a long-time manager in the league. He was elected to the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1957. This is a superb RPPC of him. Richard Merkin Collection and comes w/Hake's COA.
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