Outstanding Lou Gehrig Autographed Large Format Photograph b...

Lot 37
16.12.2020 10:00UTC +00:00
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Lot 37 | Outstanding Lou Gehrig Autographed Large Format Photograph b...
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Outstanding Lou Gehrig Autographed Large Format Photograph by George Burke c.1930s (PSA/DNA 10 GEM MINT)

Remarkable oversized 11"x14" portrait image of Lou Gehrig in a matte finish by noted photographer George Burke. The photo has been signed across the front to Gehrig's attorney Milton (Mickey) Eisenberg, "Mickey- May I always prove worthy of your friendship-Cordially Lou Gehrig". The inscription and signature are superlative rating 10 out of 10. Photo exhibits only very minor surface wear mentioned for accuracy only and possesses the stamp of photographer George Burke on the reverse. The uncommon size and stunning signature condition grade place this example among the absolute finest Lou Gehrig signed images to have entered the collecting marketplace. Includes full LOAs from PSA/DNA (10 GEM MINT) and JSA: Photo: NM, Signature: MT

11 x 14 in.

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