1. Measures 4.5" x 6.5". Walter Johnson, Hall of Fame hurler for the Washington Senators, is shown away from the game of baseball with his wife in this vintage photograph. On the Reverse: Affixed newspaper clipping, editor's markings, dated stamp (APR 28 1928), Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 10". This image depicts Walter Johnson in a side by side photograph. one of the images shows Johnson casually throwing a ball in his Washington Senators uniform while the second shows a head-shot of the Hall of Famer. These images were used in an article following Johnson's death in 1946. On the Reverse: International News Photo photographer's stamp, "Walter Johnson" hand written in pencil, dated stamp (DEC 12 1946), editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram. (A0339)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a first generation photo (Type A), this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed 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 sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
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 Sporting News newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News and includes the official Sporting News hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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