This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
1. Measures 8" x 10". John McGraw, Hall of Fame manager of the New York Giants, is depicted during his younger years in 1890. McGraw is shown with the first professional baseball team he played for, the short-lived baseball club of Olean, New York, when he was only eighteen years old. On the Reverse: "John McGraw" hand written in pen, editor's markings, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". John McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, is depicted in this modern photograph. The corner of the image includes a small picture of McGraw during his tenure with the Olean, New York baseball club. On the Reverse: WM.C.Greene photographer's stamp, "John McGraw" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (F1211)
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 photographer's 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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