Monthly Auction #5
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 08:00PM EDT - Thu, Jul 26, 2012 09:25AM EDT
Lot 214
CIRCA 1914 CHICAGO FEDERAL LEAGUE PARK JUMBO PANORAMA POSTCARD
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Unused 1914 panoramic postcard unfolds from a plain front to reveal a breathtaking view of Chicago's New Federal League Park, Weeghman Field, home to the Chicago Whales. The ball park is packed with standing room only and fans sitting in the outfield. As today, fans can be seen standing on the rooftops behind left field. The Whales came in 2nd in 1914 and won the Federal League Championship in 1915. The Federal League folded after 1915 but Weeghman Field is still in use toady, under it's better known current name of Wrigley Field, home of the beloved Chicago Cubs. Postcard offers a view of the first major league game ever in Weeghman Field, between the Chicago Whales and the visiting Kansas City Packers, on April 23, 1914. Photo image shows actual game action between the two Federal League rivals. Panoramic postcard folds out from a size of 5 1/4" by 8 1/4" to 5 1/4" by 24". Due to the oversize nature of the piece there can't be very many of these still in decent condition still around. Copyright 1914. Published by Max Rigot Chicago. Some creasing at folds and near the left edge but still displays beautifully. Unused back has two areas, 3" 1/4" and 4" by 1/4", at left top edge and right center edge, that do not affect any back printing. Only the 2nd one of these we have handled. The first sold for $2,384 in our May 2012 auction.
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