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Lot #1308
A. J. Reach

Rare 1885 document from the early baseball star and sports gear magnate

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Rare 1885 document from the early baseball star and sports gear magnate

Extremely important baseball pioneer (1840–1928) who became one of the early stars in the National Association, and went on to become an influential executive, publisher, sporting goods manufacturer, and spokesman for the sport. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 15.25 x 7.75, March 24, 1885. Stock certificate issued to Reach for 100 shares of common stock in the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad Company, signed on the reverse in fountain pen by Reach. The receipt is affixed to the left edge of the certificate. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light toning and soiling, cancellation holes to left edge, and various expected stamps and notations. Accompanied by an internal receipt from the railroad company. Reach is quite difficult to find in any form. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013





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