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Lot # 879: 1949 Jackie Robinson Signed Letter w/Publicity Photo (PSA)

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 27 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2024 Winter Classic",
which ran from 2/25/2024 10:00 AM to
3/16/2024 10:00 PM



One-page typed letter, dated November 11, 1949, signed by Jackie Robinson. PSA has encapsulated the letter and certified the signature as "Authentic." In his letter, written on his personal letterhead, Robinson responds to a Canadian fan's request for souvenirs. In full: "Dear Francois: I enjoyed hearing from you and was pleased to know of your interest in baseball. I am enclosing the the [sic] photos you requested, but regret that I do not have a program of the World Series that I could send to you. I cannot send you a baseball. However, if you like I can autograph a ball and return it to [sic] if you will mail one to me for that purpose. Let me hear from you." Signed "Jackie Robinson" in black ink (grading 9/10). The letter (7.25x2.5"), which is lightly toned, displays two horizontal mail folds and a few light creases. Accompanied by the real-photo postcard (3.5x5.5; EX-MT) of Robinson mentioned in the letter, along with the original mailing envelope (7.5x4"; VG).

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