Fall Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Nov 21, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Dec 8, 2018 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 205
1912 HONUS WAGNER HANDWRITTEN POSTCARD SENT TO HIS WIFE FROM PHILADELPHIA (HONUS WAGNER ESTATE)
Sold for
$466.80
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Honus Wagner sent this postcard from Philadelphia Pa. to his future wife Bessie Smith on July 30 1912 the same in which the Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in a 10-inning game at the Baker Bowl. Wagner has addressed it to "Bessie Smith Crafton Pa." and writes "Hello B. I took a trip down to see the water Sunday. Did you get my last postal? My best to the folks." He has signed it "J.H." in his classic ornate script. It is written and addressed in dark black ink entirely in Wagner's hand. Postcard front pictures an Atlantic City N.J. beach scene with sand sculptures and the fames Steel Pier in the background. This postcard originates directly from the Honus Wagner Estate. Signature and writing rate 9/10 with postcard FR-GD with some staining. Slabbed "Wagner Estate Postcard" PSA/DNA AUTHENTIC.
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