Lot 789. 10 Volumes from the Comprehensive “Redefinition” Series on Baseball. All hardbacks without dust jackets as issued, all nm or better, all first editions, all from 1989 or 1990 unless noted. 1. “Baseball’s Beginnings: The Old Ball Game” by Mark Alvarez. 2. “Baseball’s Decade of Expansion: The Explosive Sixties” by William B. Mead. 3. “Baseball in the 1970s: The New Professionals” by Randy Rieland. 4. “The Games Greatest Gloves: The Fielders” by Jim Kaplan. 5. “Those Fabulous Long Ball Hitters: The Sluggers” by John Holway. 6. “Pitching Power and Precision: The Hurlers” by Kevin Kerrane. 7. “The World Series: October’s Game” by Paul Adomites. 8. “Baseball’s Master Strategists: The Inside Game” by William B. Mead, 1991. 9. “Baseball in the Depression, 1930-1939: Low and Outside” by William B. Mead. 10. “Baseball in High Gear: Speed” by Steve Fiffer. Nicely illustrated series on the development of baseball.
Winning Bid $45.
Lot 790. 3 Early 20th Century “Merriwell” Dime Novels by Burt L. Standish. These three paperbacks, all published by Street & Smith, are: “Frank Merriwell’s Club,” No. 68 in the Merriwell Series, 1901, back cover missing, front cover detached, f. “Frank Merriwell’s New Boy,” No. 134, 1906, f+ to g. “Dick Merriwell’s Magnetism,” No. 148, 1907, f+ to g. Most of the Standish books were actually written by Gilbert Patten. Along with Horatio Alger, he was the most popular author of the 1890s.
Minimum Bid $10.
Lot 791. Signed Copy of Charlie Grimm’s Autobiography Personalized to Bob Prince, the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster. Considered a real “Good-time Charlie,” Grimm was also a solid hitter (.290 lifetime with 2299 hits) and an outstanding first baseman. Also an excellent manager, he led the Chicago Cubs to three N.L. pennants. His autobiography, titled “Baseball, I Love You! Jolly Cholly’s Story,” was published in 1968. This first edition copy is nm, and the dust jacket is ex. On the front end page, Grimm wrote, “To Bob Prince, With All Good Wishes Always,’ Charlie Grimm, 1968.” His signature in black ballpoint is large, bold and 10 of 10. Grimm died in 1983. This copy represents an outstanding item for Cubs or Pirates fans. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
Lot 792. Signed Copy of “Second to Home,” Ryne Sandberg’s Autobiography. Sandberg autographed the title page. His signature is a 10. Nm-m book and dj. A Gold Glove fielder, Sandberg hit more home runs than any other second baseman. He was admitted to the Hall of Fame last year. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $45.
Lot 793. “Dynasty: The New York Yankees 1949-1964” Signed by Author Peter Golenbock. A New York Times best-seller, Golenbock’s “Dynasty” is the definitive history of the Casey Stengel-Ralph Houk-Yogi Berra era. During that period, the Yankees captured 14 pennants in 16 years. Golenbock signed the front end-page of this 1975 first edition published by Prentice-Hall. The signature in ballpoint, personalized to an individual characterized as a “die-hard Yankee fan,” is 10 of 10. Golenbock added the date, June 1, 1979. Ex-m book, vg-ex dj. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 794. “Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life” Autographed by Author Ira Berkow. Stated first edition hardback, 1989, signed “To John - With best wishes, Ira Berkow.” Ballpoint inscription and signature are 10 of 10. Debilitated by cancer while writing his memoirs, Greenberg asked Berkow, a sports columnist for The New York Times, to complete his work. Inside the book, which otherwise is nm, the tips of about a dozen pages were turned down. The dust jacket has a ¼” tear and otherwise is nm. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 795. “Washington’s Expansion Senators (1961-1971)” Autographed by the Author. James R. Hartley wrote this oversized 297-page book that covers the Senators season-by-season and then provides extensive statistical information. Hardback, 1998. Nm+ book, nm dj. Limited distribution. The “Jim Hartley” autograph on the front end-page is personalized “To Frank:” with “All the best to a fellow fan.” The signature is a 10. BONUS: “Hardball on the Hill: Baseball Stories from Our Nation’s Capital, James C. Roberts, 2001 first, nm+ book, ex-m dj. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 796. “Even the Browns” Signed by the Author, William B. Mead. This 1978 hardback is subtitled “The Zany, True Story of Baseball in the Early Forties.” Apparent first edition, ex-m book, ex dj, 255 pages. Personalized. Mead added “Best regards to a friend and colleague, cheers. Bill Mead 6/20/78.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 797. Autographed Copy of “Smoke: The Romance and Lore of Cuban Baseball” by Mark Rucker and Peter C. Bjarkman. Personalized autograph of Rucker on the main title page. This 259-page hardback first edition is nm with an ex-m dj. Extensively illustrated. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $20.
