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Lot # 391: Collection of Envelopes Signed by James Naismith (14 total)

Starting Bid: $1,500.00

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Item was in Auction "April 2007 Catalog",
which ran from 4/30/2007 12:00 AM to
5/3/2007 9:00 PM



A solid collection of envelopes from Naismith, dating from 1910-1930's, to several members, namely his wife. Most are signed indirectly by addressing the letters to "Mrs. James Naismith." There are fourteen envelopes in total in varying degrees of condition; many have developed tatters and rips from age and handling. Most were delivered to his home in Lawrence, Kansas and there could be, with a bit of snipping, a total of sixteen signatures from the man, seven of which are from the return address, reading "J. Naismith". All the signatures could be cut and average a 6-7/10 in strength, except four that rate lower.

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