This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
Photos measure 2" x 3" to 8" x 10". Leroy "Satchel" Paige is depicted in this incredible twenty three-piece collection of photographs. The collection spans several decades in which Paige is shown playing/coaching for the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Athletics, and Atlanta Braves. Away from the diamond, Paige is depicted sharing a laugh with Bill Veeck and Casey Stengel as well as filing as a democrat for Missouri's House of Representatives. Featured in this collection is an amazing photograph of Paige as pitching coach of the Atlanta Braves with one of baseball's greatest sluggers, Hank Aaron, looking on in the background.
On the Reverse: Photographers' stamps, affixed newspaper clippings, affixed descriptions, hand written descriptions, dated stamps, Sporting News Collection holograms. (F0971)
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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