MEARS Auction #21, Ends December 30th, 2010- 9:00 CST, w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1129:

1970-74 circa Kansas City Royals "The Sporting News Collection Archives" Original First Generation Choice Jumbo Oversized Photos (TSN Collection Hologram/MEARS Photo LOA) 1:1, Unique - Lot of 5

1. Measures 7" x 11". Ed Kirkpatrick scores under the tag of Duke Sims. "Ed Kirkpatrick scoring on hit by Bob Oliver 7/26/70. Duke Sims takes throw, Ump Russ Goetz." handwritten on reverse with Paul Tepley photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (01872)

2. Measures 11" x 14". Royals pitcher Marty Pattin prepares to throw a pitch. "Marty Pattin April 1974" handwritten on reverse with Rich Clarkson photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (01872)

3. Measures 11" x 14". Pattin pictured again earlier in his delivery. "Marty Pattin April 1974" handwritten on reverse with Rich Clarkson photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (01872)

4. Measures 11" x 14". Royals pitcher Dick Drago prepares to take his turn at bat. "L to R - Dick Drago, Kansas City pitcher is getting support from teammate Tommy Matchick in on deck circle. June 1970." handwritten on reverse with Russ Reed photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (01872)

5. Measures 9" x 9.5". Lou Piniella has his hand examined after being hit by a pitch. "Lou Piniella injured thumb after being hit by Steve Hargan pitch 5/4/71. Geo Strickland in center." handwritten on reverse with Paul Tepley photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (01872)

With over a million images found in the complete archives of "The Sporting News Collection Archives", there were only a few hundred First Generation Jumbo Oversized images that were included in the find. Each image is unique, as there were no duplicate images of any subject. Unique in nature, each photograph is one of a kind! Matchless in quality, the color, contrast, tone and depths of the black and white media are magnified in the oversized format. Great images became phenomenal in appearance with this Jumbo sized format.

Unlike standard wire photos, these images were hand developed by the photographer and sent to The Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's print - again, not to be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. This is the first major collection of exclusive first generation Jumbo Photos to enter the market.

(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)