SCP Auctions November 19th, 2011 Auction
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 20, 2011 02:39PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 529
SIGNED NEGRO LEAGUE EPHEMERA LOT OF 100 ITEMS INCLUDING LETTERS, NOTES AND CHECKS FROM NEGRO LEAGUERS TO JOHN HOLWAY (WITH HILTON SMITH, WILLIE WELLS,
Sold for
$3,426
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
This lot of varied correspondence from Negro Leaguers to famed writer John Holway was received by the historian during the 1970s into the 80s. Within this collection is a handwritten letter from Hall of Famer Hilton Smith a note of appreciation from Willie Wells a Satchel Paige signed check and Gold Hall of Fame plaque more than 20 pieces of correspondence from Buck Leonard and 5 letters from Monte Irvin. Additionally there is correspondence from stars Wilmer Fields Gene Benson Jim Canada Bill Evans George Giles (6 notes) William Cornelius Lefty Mathis Webster McDonald Clinton Thomas Bill Wright Rats Henderson and more. A secretarially signed note from Turkey Stearns (with some baseball content) is also included.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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