An instant library of autographed baseball books beckons with this collection of (24) Hall of Famer and author signed hardcover editions. All are in better to like-new condition and all but (1) are accompanied by their original dust jackets. In addition to handsome overall presentation quality, this group is graced with potent signature strength averaging ("9-10"). Auction LOA from JSA.
Highlights are (2) HOFer signed books:
"All My Octobers" signed by Mickey Mantle
"I Had A Hammer" signed by Hank Aaron
Also present are:
(10) Baseball HOFer signed books, all with dust jackets:
"Alston and the Dodgers" signed and personalized by Walter Alston and co-author Si Burick
"Mr. Cub" signed and personalized by Ernie Banks
"Stranger to the Game" signed by Bob Gibson
"Catfish" signed by Jim Hunter with "Catfish" inscription
"The Whiz Kids" signed on a sticker by Robin Roberts and signed and personalized by co-author C. Paul Rogers III
"The Niekro Files" signed and personalized by Phil Niekro
"Me and the Spitter" signed by Gaylord Perry
"Winfields A Players Life" signed by Dave Winfield
"Ain't the Beer Cold" signed by Ford C. Frick winner Chuck Thompson with "HOF 93" inscription
"It's Not Who Won or Lost the Game--It's How You Sold the Beer" signed and personalized by Ford C. Frick winner Bob Wolff
(12) Author signed books, all with dust jackets unless noted, with: "The Last Boy" by Jane Leavy; "Mickey Mantle Before the Glory" by John G. Hall (personalized); "Clemente" by David Maraniss (personalized); "Sandy Koufax A Lefty's Legacy" by Jane Leavy (personalized); "The Heart of the Order" by Thomas Boswell; "Pennant Race" by Jim Brosnan (personalized); "No Cheering in the Press Box" by Shirley Povich (personalized); "Rickey and Robinson" by Harvey Frommer (personalized, no dust jacket); "The Long Season" by Jim Brosnan (personalized, dust jacket shows moderate wear); "Baseball An Illustrated History" by Ken Burns; "The Images of Their Greatness" by Lawrence Ritter (personlalized, dust jacket shows light wear); "Walter Johnson Baseball's Big Train" by Henry W. Thomas (personalized)
Due to considerable weight, this lot will incur a significant shipping fee.