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SCP Auctions Spring 2010 Internet Auction

Wed, May 26, 2010 08:00PM EDT - Tue, Jun 1, 2010 10:00AM EDT
Lot 161

EARLY 1900'S CHRISTY MATHEWSON PROMOTIONAL NEWSPAPER DISPLAY

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Circa 1900's 13" by 18" publication advertisement issued by W.D. Boyce Co. to recruit boys to sell publications for the firm. One side features an array of prizes that boys can earn by becoming "Boyce Boys" including sports equipment. The opposite side features testimonials on one half and an advertisement for Christy Mathewson's lesson on pitching the "Fade-Away" on the other half. A large image of Mathewson appears on the right side and small photos of "Five Other Stars" appear on the left including Johnson Walsh Rucker White and Wood. The entire piece appears to have been the centerfold in a large format magazine. The piece has three horizontal and one vertical fold line. Otherwise EX condition.

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