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Lot #888
Lou Gehrig Signature - Circa Late 1930s

Beautiful late 1930s pencil signature of the Iron Horse

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Description

Beautiful late 1930s pencil signature of the Iron Horse

Sought-after pencil signature and inscription, "Best wishes Art – Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from sports memorabilia specialist Jim Stinson, who writes: “In Jan 2009 I purchased from the family of the late Art Saffrian a pair of scrapbooks containing the signatures of Baseball Hall of Fame and & non-hall of fame stars all of the signatures were signed on blank 1½ x 3 business card-sized cards and attached in the books. Mr. Saffrian obtained the autographs primarily between 1936-1939.”

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: #708 - Ended January 08, 2025





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