Lot 193. Collection of 5 1950s-Early 1960s Baseball Dolls – Dodgers, Red Sox, Yankees, Braves. These soft dolls all are 12”-13” tall and wear vinyl, hooded jump suits. The fronts of four of them are stamped with the name of a major league baseball team – Brooklyn Dodgers World Champions, Dodger, Red Sox and New York with the Yankees’ logo. The fifth has a “Y” on the front, and “Braves” has been added. All of the jump suits are white trimmed in blue, except for the Red Sox doll, which is trimmed in white and blue. The faces of the Red Sox, New York and Dodgers dolls are the same. The Braves doll has hair that is better defined, and the Brooklyn Dodgers World Champions doll has a face that is different from the others. The Red Sox doll shows relatively heavy soiling, and the others, light to moderate soiling. On the New York doll, and owner wrote “Yankee Stadium, 1962, Oct. 7” and “New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants.” On Oct. 7, 1961, the Yankees defeated the Giants, 3-1, in Game 3 of the World Series. Unusual.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 194. Cincinnati Reds Autograph and Memorabilia Hoard – 200+ Individual Items. Twenty-eight signatures are on the cover of the Reds’ 1984 yearbook, which grades ex. The signatures are mint 9s and gem mint 10s, a few atop artwork on the cover: Dann Bilardello, Bruce Berenyi, Marty Brennaman (broadcaster), Tom Browning, Cesar Cedeno, Dave Concepcion, Dan Driessen, Nick Esasky, Tom Foley, Paul Householder, Tom Hume, Wayne Krenchicki, Brad Lesley, Paul O’Neill (pictured inside as among the Reds “Big League Bound”), Tony Perez, Ted Power, Charlie Puleo, Vern Rapp, Gary E Redus, Jeff Russell, George Scherger (coach), Bill Scherrer, Mike Smith, Joe Sparks, Freddie Tolivar, Alex Trevino, Stan Williams (coach) and Carl Willis. Pete Rose’s signature, a 10, is on the cover of a 1985 scorebook. In addition, there are signatures of Ron Oester and Gary Redus on the cover of a 1983 scorebook, Joe Oliver and Chris Sabo on a 1990 World Series program, Oliver on an 8” x 10” color photo and two signatures of Donn Bilardello, one on an index card. These signatures are 9s and 10s. One of the interesting other items is a July 15, 1979 game-used baseball. In this game, the Reds defeated the Cubs, 9-5, as Dave Concepcion went 2-4 with a home run and 4 RBI, and Tom Sever pitched a five-hitter through eight innings. The ball comes with a certificate from the Reds. Other items include: A 1942 Spring Training Roster (vg-ex) and media guides for 1977, 1979, 1984, 1988 and 1991 (ex-m). Magazines with Reds covers: Pete Rose, Aug. 19, 1985 Time, Aug. 7, 1978 and Aug. 19, 1985 Sports Illustrated and Jan. 1976 Baseball Digest, and Tom Seaver, March 5, 1979 SI. Average ex. The Official Pete Rose Scrapbook, 1978 softcover, first printing. Photos: Rose (2 different), Seaver, Manny Sarmiento, Reds teams: 1983 with attached Johnny Bench photo, 1984 (4), 1985 (4), 1986, 1987, 1988 (8), 1989 (8) and 1990 (7). Ex-m. Brochures (60+): All promote ticket sales and have the home schedules. Most are nm-m. 1968 (2), 1970 (3), 1971, 1972 (2), 1973 (6), 1974 (2), 1975 (3), 1976 (3), 1977 (3), 1978 (5), 1979, 1980 (12), 1981 (4), 1982 (4), 1983 (6), 1984 (7). Also, a brochure for a 1984 Tony Perez roast. Schedules (75+): Most have not been folded and are nm and better. 1974 (4), 1976 (7), 1977 (2), 1978, 1979, 1980 (5), 1981 (2), 1982 (16), 1983 (6), 1984 (14) and 1985 (12). Also, Spring Training schedules for 1982 (4) and 1983 (2). 1987 and 1988 Surf books from Topps, nm. Spring Training programs, some with autographs: 1982 (3), all scored, autographs by Clint Hurdle, Candy Maldonado, Bill Russell, Pedro Guerrero, Steve Yeager and Jim Wright; 1983 (2), 1984 (4), 1985 (3), one scored; 1986 (2), 1987 (6) and 1990. Also, a Reds roster page from a 1982 program has signatures of Johnny Bench, Cesar Cedeno, Nick Esasky, Tom Foley, Bill Fischer, Gary Redus, Brad Lesley, Duane Walker, Joe Amalfitano, Ron Plaza, Joe Edelen and Joe Nuxhall. Also, New Year’s 1940 News of the Reds, 16 pages, 1939 coverage, 1940 roster, players names written on photos on the back, ex. Autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $152.
Lot 195. Harmon Killebrew 1960s Photo Pennant, Autograph and Other Memorabilia. Excellent collection for fans of the Hall of Fame slugger from Payette, ID. The key to the collection is a 19 ½” pennant with a 3 ½” x 5 ½” color photo of Killebrew with the Minnesota Twins. Produced by Asco of Winona, MN, the pennant is vg+ to ex with the tip slightly clipped and light soiling on the white stripe at the left. It is free of pin or tack holes. Also: 2. 1964 Topps card #177 autographed by Killebrew: nm card with a gem mint 10 autograph. 3. 6 ¾” Twins-Pepsi statue by Alexander Global Promotions (AGP), mint in the original box, which pictures Killebrew and provides career information. 4. 2005 Killebrew bobble head from AGP marking the 40th anniversary of the Twins’ 1965 A.L. championship. Mint in the box. 5-6. Two Killebrew 16” mini bats, one brown, one green, both nm-m. 7. Official Player Logo Ball commemorating Killebrew’s 1984 Hall of Fame induction, mint. 8. 1966-67 Bazooka card #11, ex+ as trimmed (slightly short). 9. 2005 Upper Deck Wingfield Collection card showing Killebrew with President Eisenhower, ex-m+. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 196. 1950s “PREMIERE Gum and Card Vendor” Tabletop Vending Machine. This vintage machine dispensed gumballs and cards in the 1950s. The two glass panels displaying the cards are intact. The 1961 baseball cards pictured are included. Text one the glass center panel says “Premiere Ball Gum and Card, INSERT 2 PENNIES, TURN HANDLE.” This vending machine is original and in good working order; a key provides access to the interior. While short of pristine, it is a well above average example. More than 95% of the original paint is present. There is paint loss on the front immediately above the base and various small chips and inoffensive points of wear. One perfunctory bolt is missing from the front. This vintage vendor will be a pleasant addition to a family room, eating place or collectibles store.
Winning Bid $433.
Lot 197. 1950s Baseball Card Vending Machine by Calex Manufacturing. This scarce vending machine, which is in exceptionally nice condition, measures 23” x 11 ¼” x 6”. It is original and in good working order. A key provides access to the machine’s interior. The front is striking. Six 1957 Topps baseball cards, which are included, grace the colorful front panel display. They are Robin Roberts, Bob Turley, Gene Woodling, Gus Triandos, Walt Dropo and the Red Sox team. Text on the panel reads “Buy the Entire Series, 6 for 5 cents, Use Nickel Only, Educational – Entertaining.” And awesome!
Winning Bid $429.
Lot 198. 1950s Exhibit Card Vending Machine by Calex Manufacturing. This scarce vending machine, which is original, is in nice condition and good working order. It measures 17 ¾” x 9 1/8” x 10 ¼”. A key provides access to the machine’s interior. The front is striking. Two 1947-66 exhibits cards, Willie Mays and Stan Musial, on the front panel display are included. Text on the panel reads “Buy the Entire Series, 2 for 5 cents, Use Nickel Only.” A desirable period vendor fit to display the likes of Stan the Man and The Say Hey Kid!
Winning Bid $429.
Lot 199. Impressive 1970s “Sports Card Center” Vendor. For a quarter, this red and white vendor dispenses 4-5 sports cards from one of three slots. It stands 21” tall and is 13 ½” wide and 8 ¼” deep. This tabletop machine has large letters on each side that say “Sport Card Center,” and there are images of a hockey stick, a football, a basketball and a baseball. A Plexiglas panel on the front provides for the display of sample cards and announces the price. It appears that the manufacturer of the vendor, possibly Monarch Product Sales of Covington, KY, expected that display cards would be taped in. With some creativity, cards can be displayed without damaging them. This is the case with the six cards shown - 1975 Brooks Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski, Phil Niekro, Steve Garvey, Jim Palmer and Johnny Bench. They are included with the vendor, which works and is ex-m with some minor abrasions and a couple of tiny dents. A special key provides access to the interior.
Winning Bid $291.
Lot 200. Hartland Original 1958-63 Hank Aaron Statue. Nm+, slightly off-white, several tiny or minor rub marks including one on the bill of the hat. Extremely nice statue.
Winning Bid $291.
Lot 203. 1958-62 Hartland Original Statue of Nellie Fox. Quality nm to nm-m white to very slightly off-white example with light signs of wear on his arms (including four tiny spots without paint) and face. There also is paint missing from part of the “S” in “Sox,” which appears to be as manufactured. The color is striking and gives this vintage statue a like-new appearance.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 204. Hartland Original 1958-63 Mickey Mantle Statue. White to slightly off-white figure with an nm appearance. Close examination shows slight wear on the edge of Mantle’s cap, rub marks on his arms and a repair to his left arm at the elbow.
Winning Bid $152.
Lot 206. Hartland Original 1958-63 Eddie Mathews Statue. Nm slightly off-white example with tiny rub marks on the right cheek, the right side of the neck, the right forearm and the right foot.
Winning Bid $100.
