This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/27/2011
The Flying Dutchman, Honus Wagner, is pictured here in his more earthbound years during his tenure as a coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Measures 8" x 10". "Honus Wagner" handwritten on reverse with May 11 1937 Boston American & May 14 1937 stamps. Boston Herald Archives Hologram. (L0300)
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)