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Lot # 393: 1916 Rube Foster in Havana Real Photo Postcard from the Foster Family

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 15 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Leland's Classic",
which ran from 2/14/2018 10:00 AM to
3/23/2018 10:00 PM



This 1916 post card comes from the family/estate of Rube Foster, and bears the handwriting of his sister, Geneva. It measures 3.5x5.5" and the inscription in blue fountain pen reads, "Smooth Habana Cuba 3-11-16." During that period, Foster was winding up his playing days with the Chicago American Giants while also managing the squad. He was also a player and manager in the Cuban League at San Francisco Park (Cuban League). There is a clipped corner, otherwise EX condition. Rube's sister wrote "Hold" on the back in pencil, indicating that this was a keepsake and it is the only one known. Encapsulated as SGC Authentic.

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