"1907 MANITOWOC" BASEBALL TEAM REAL PHOTO POSTCARD W/NEGRO LEAGUE STAR GEORGE WILSON.
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Winning Bid:
$844.88 (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
3-3/8x5-3/8" nice quality. Shows integrated Wisconsin team w/the inclusion of George Wilson who is seated at left. Text at bottom reads "Manitowoc 1907" and lower right has photographer's name "Melendy" and date. Postcard reverse has been used w/penciled address and a postmark. Lt. corner tip wear and aging but front is glossy w/bold and sharp image. Fine. Wilson was an early Negro League pitcher who played for the Page Fence Giants 1895-1898, Columbia Giants 1899-1900 and Chicago Union Giants 1901-1905. An early and historic item for Negro League collectors. Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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