Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
Issued by Sporting News as a redeemable premium from 1917 to 1920, Felix Mendelsohn's oversized cards measured approximately the same dimensions as his virtually never-seen original photos. A nice feature article by Sports Collectors Daily details the history of this popular yet enigmatic set and can be linked to from our website.
Sizes: 4-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Images: All boast a beautiful embossed imprint in the lower-right corner, "COPYRIGHT 1917 / FELIX MENDELSOHN / CHICAGO." 1) Mike Gonzalez (showcasing distinctive hand-lettered caption as seen on M101-6 card); 2) George Burns; 3) Howard Ehmke; 4) George Dumont; and 5) Bob Shawkey (misidentified in set as "Hugh High").
Reverses: Sporting News stamping; Sporting News Collection hologram; editorial notations.
Authentication: PSA/DNA Type I LOAs (5)