This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/27/2011
Hall of Famer Paul "Big Poison" Waner is featured during his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves in this lot of 3 photos. Also pictured with Big Poison in this lot is Rogers Hornsby. Measurements range from 6.5" x 8.5" to 7" x 10". Photos contain various handwritten notations, affixed cutlines and date & photographers stamps on their reverse. Boston Herald Archives Holograms. (L0309)
The original Boston Herald was founded in 1846 by a group of Boston printers jointly under the name of John A. French & Company. The paper was published as a single two-sided sheet, selling for one cent. This is an original photo, in many cases a Type 1 printed at the time of the event. File copies or type 2 photos are also found, and can be distinguished by the markings on the reverse.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)