C. 1910 FAIRMONT CHAMPIONS BASEBALL TEAM REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
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Winning Bid:
$16.28 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Monday, January 16, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Monday, January 16, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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Session I January 2023 Sports
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Item Description
3-3/8x5-3/8" vintage silver gelatin postcard depicting 10 team members in full uniform posed in front of stadium seating. Identification at bottom reads "Fairmont Base Ball Club". Photographer's credit in lower right-hand corner reads "R.C. Anderson Photos, 1781 Geary". The 1910 Fairmont club finished in first place in the Class D West Virginia League with a final record of 37-18 under manager, Louis Hunt. Image quality of the photograph is superb. Minor chipping visible in the lower left-hand corner, lt. foxing visible on blank, divided back. AZO stamp box dates the postcard to 1904-18, which is consistent with the subject matter presented. VF. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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