September 2023 Auction Ends Thursday, September 28th, 5pm Pacific
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Joe DiMaggio photo lot featuring four original press photos and a signed photo by DiMaggio. Lot includes:
1) Joe DiMaggio photo signed, ''Best Wishes / Joe DiMaggio'' showing him with his friend Eddy Duchin, taken in 1946 while singing ''Take Me Out to the Ballgame''. Glossy photo measures 7.75'' x 9.75''. Some surface scratches and creasing, overall very good.
2) Original press photo of Joe DiMaggio with his five-year old nephew, taken in February 1936. With Acme Newspictures stamp on verso along with pasted caption describing the image. Glossy photo measures 6'' x 8''. Light wear and tiny closed tear at top margin, not affecting image. Very good.
3) Original press photo of Joe DiMaggio with Yankees owner Jake Ruppert as DiMaggio signs a contract for the 1938 season. With International News Photos stamp on verso along with pasted caption describing the image. Glossy photo measures 8.5'' x 6.675''. A few surface scratches, light creasing and minor age toning, overall very good.
4) Original press photo of Joe DiMaggio and other baseball notables at a Christmas charity event in 1939. With Acme Newspictures stamp on verso along with pasted caption describing the image. Glossy photo measures 9'' x 7.125''. Very good to near fine condition.
5) Original press photo of Joe DiMaggio from 1943 as he's sworn into the Army. With Associated Press stamp on verso along with pasted caption describing the image, part of which is detached though present. Glossy photo measures 9'' x 7.125''. A few surface scratches and light creasing, else near fine.
Joe DiMaggio Signed Photo Without Inscription -- Plus Four 1930-40s Press Photos of DiMaggio
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