Red Grange is with his brother on this first generation 8" x 10" photo. Taken in 1925, the photo showcases the Galloping Ghost during his initial professional stanza.
There is some paper loss/ripping on the top. The following notations are on reverse: date stamp, production notes, "Property of News Aper. Division Field Enterprises, Inc." stamp and names written in pencil.
Designated as a Type 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately two years of the depicted person/event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer and featured in the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation Type 1 photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Type 1 Photo Prints.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Chicago Sun-Times and includes the official Chicago Sun-Times Archives hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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