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Lot # 311: Amazing "Italian Boys" Oversized Signed Photograph

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2014",
which ran from 12/16/2014 12:00 AM to
1/16/2015 9:00 PM



This photo of an incredible quartet of New York Yankees is signed by three legends: Joe DiMaggio, Tony Lazzeri and Frank Crosetti. Jacob Ruppert has added to his signature "Italian Boys." We have seen this photo before. Taken in 1936-37, it was used to promote the Italian Connection and owner Ruppert's support for them at a time when anti-Italian sentiment was rampant. We have seen it signed before in a smaller format twice, which is a key as this was obviously an event where these were signed. Interestingly, it brought $5,000 over 25 years ago and it was a smaller format, and not signed by Ruppert. This size and a Ruppert signature has never been seen on this photo. In original black frame, the photo itself is 13.38x10.25". The rookie-era DiMaggio signature is a bit thin because of the pen, the ruppert signature is bold and thick with slight ink loss. Photo has a small edge chip, otherwise NM.

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