Mid Summer Classic Auction 2016
Tue, Mar 8, 2016 04:00PM EST - Sat, Aug 20, 2016 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 358
WALTER ALSTON'S BILLFOLD CARRIED ON 1956 BROOKLYN DODGERS TOUR OF JAPAN INCL. MR. AND MRS. ALSTON'S PASSPORTS, PIN, RECEIPTS AND OTHER ITEMS (ALSTON C
Sold for
$799.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Billfold carried by Walter Alston on the Brooklyn Dodgers 1956 Tour of Japan plus contents from the personal collection of the Hall of Fame manager.
- Signed passports for both Walter Alston and wife.
- "JTB Japan Tour 1 1/2" in diameter pin still attached to paper that reads "Mrs Alston 275".
- Snapsot photo of Alston wearing Brooklyn Dodgers Jacket and hat holding small flag along with the head of the Rotary Club of Shiznoka.
- Menu to the November 3 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers Dinner at Hotel New Osaka.
- Japan Air Lines Seat checks for Alston and wife.
- Dollar to Yen exchange rate card.
- Memo pad from Hotel New Osaka.
- Numerous assorted cash receipts.
- Billfold holding these items - still in great condition.
LOA from the Alston family.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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