Summer Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Jul 25, 2018 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Aug 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 102
LOT OF (6) COPIES OF THE OFFICIAL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OPUS BOOK
Sold for
$319.20
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 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
This lot includes six classic edition copies of The Major League Baseball Opus. The MLB Opus tells the epic story of baseball on a scale unmatched in the history of illustrated publishing. From its humble origins in the mid-19th century to its present-day incarnation as a global force baseball has a dramatic and colorful history.
Produced in association with the publishing division of Major League Baseball Properties The Major League Baseball Opus is the definitive tome on the sport and is filled with historic baseball photos never before seen in such a large and stunning format. The 18" by 13" glossy pages provide a large backdrop for crisp brilliant photographs like Roger Maris's record-breaking home run in 1961 and the renowned image of Bill Mazeroski rounding third base after his walk-off World Series-clinching home run in 1960. Photographs of rarely seen documents include the contract between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Americans to play the first World Series in 1903 and the transfer agreement that sent the rights to one George Herman Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $25000. The book has features on all 30 ball clubs spring training the All-Star game ballparks and profiles of the game's greats from Mickey Mantle and Jackie Robinson to Alex Rodriguez and Albert Pujols. The 428 page books measure 18 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. Each book weighs 26 lbs. and appropriate shipping costs will apply. Five of the books are in their original factory boxes (4 sealed one open) and one copy is unboxed. These books were printed in very limited quantities and have long been out of stock. They originally retailed for $295 each.
For more detailed info visit:
https://www.thisisopus.com/major-league-baseball/inside/
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