MEARS Auction #32, Ends November 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #21:

1938 Lloyd Waner Paul Waner John Rizzo Pittsburgh Pirates "Boston Herald Archives" Original Photos (Boston Herald Hologram/MEARS LOA) - Lot of 3

Pictured in this lot of 3 photos is Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner. Also pictured with Waner in this lot are his brother Paul and fellow Pirates outfielder John Rizzo. Measurements range from 6.5" x 8.5" to 7" x 10". Photos contain various handwritten notations, affixed cutlines and date & photographer stamps on their reverse. Boston Herald Archives Holograms. (L0312)

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)