This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/27/2011
This lot of four photos capture Mickey Mantle and his young bride Merlyn at various points throughout the Commerce Comet's early years with the New York Yankees. Measurements range from 6.5" x 8" to 7" x 9". Photos contain various handwritten notations, affixed cutlines and date & photographers stamps on their reverse. Boston Herald Archives Holograms. (L0362)
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)