This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/31/2011
Jackie Robinson is pictured here in his Army uniform as he signs his contract to play for the Montreal Expos of the International League during the upcoming 1946 season. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". "Jackie Robinson" handwritten on reverse with affixed cutline and International News Photo & Jan 7 1957 stamps. Boston Herald Archives Hologram. (M0628)
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)