Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 22

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 385		Crosetti, Frank (1910-2002) First as an invaluable player, then as a coach, Crosetti was with the Yankees longer than anyone in the organization's history. Crosetti's 2002 passing marked the end of an era. Signed Photograph ("Frank Crosetti / 1932"). Black and white 10 x 8 in. modern reprint of a 1932 photograph of Crosetti in his New York Yankees uniform. Crosetti signed and dated this photograph about ten years ago. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $98
Lot 386		Crosetti, Frank. Signed Photograph ("Best Wishes Frank Crosetti"). Black and white modern reprint, 9 x 6 in. This head and shoulders portrait of Crosetti in his Yankee uniform captures the energy he radiated. The photo was signed about ten years ago. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 387		Fischer, Bobby (1943-) Champion Chess Player. Magazine Signed ("Bobby Fischer / Zürich May 1959") at the top of the first page. 128 pp. quarto. A chess magazine, in Russian. Toned and showing wear, but intact; signature hurriedly written. Very Good. In May 1959, Fishcher took 3rd-4th at Zurich behind Tal and Gligoric, with 8 wins, five draws, and two losses. He had won the U.S. championship in January 1959. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 388		Lombardi, Vince (1913-71) Legendary football coach. Check Signed ("Vincent Lombardi") as general manager of the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay, Wisconsin, November 1, 1960. A pale green check engraved "Green Bay Packers, Inc.," drawn on Kellogg Citizens National Bank and paid to Tom Miller for $150. Show-through from bank stamp on verso does not affect Lombardi's signature. Very Fine. Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships and wins in the first two Super Bowls. In 2000, he was voted Coach of the Century by ESPN. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 389		Tilden, William Tatem "Big Bill" (1893-1953) U.S. tennis player who dominated the game in the 1920s. He won seven U.S. men's singles championships, three Wimbledon singles championships, and two professional titles, as well as many doubles and mixed doubles titles and 21 of 28 Davis Cup matches. Known for his overpowering play and temperamental personality, he was one of the most colorful sports figures of his time. Autograph Letter Signed ("Bill"), written in October 1949 from Saugus, California, where he was serving prison time on a morals charge. 3¼ pages in pencil, to Marrion and Bratto Anderson in Hollywood, California. A chatty, friendly letter, looking forward to their visit. Also, "…we have done most of the work on my book so it will be ready Sunday….I am keen to hear how Brattos…forehand is going….I am very much impressed by your score with Tom because he is as good as Bobby now - practically anyway. Amos is a pushover for you…." With envelope and a photo of a signed picture of Tilden holding a trophy. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 390		Tilden, William Tatem "Big Bill". Autograph Letter Signed ("Bill"), written in October 1949 from Saugus, California, where he was serving prison time on a morals charge. 5 pages in pencil, to Marrion and Bratto Anderson in Hollywood, California. Tilden analyses the reasons Bratto lost a tennis match, saying he was either over anxious or over cautious. In part: "…somehow or other once he gets in a match he forgets how to play tennis….That can only be a psychological block…I do not want him to change or let down until I come home & can see what its all about. I can find an answer of some kind that will at least solve a lot of problems about his tennis….once I am out I can pull your game way up…." More content. With envelope and a photo of a signed picture of Tilden holding a trophy. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 391		Gold Bowl. "Arlington Futurity of 1959." Arlington Park. Won by "T.V. Lark," Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Miller, Jockey--Alex Maese. Gold over Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. 8½" high, 8" diam., on Mahogany base. 31 oz. Slight dent in base, otherwise very fine. Estimated Value $600 - 900. Ex Goldberg Sale September 1999, Lot 417 Sold for $625. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 392		Gold Cup. "Arlington Classic of 1960." Won by "T.V. Lark." B.C.3, Indian Hemp--Miss Larksfly. Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. 10" high, Gold over Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. Mahogany base. 42.27 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,400. Ex Goldberg Sale September 1999, Lot 424 Sold for $1,150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 393		Gold Cup. "The Argonaut Stakes." Hollywood Park, $35,000 added, 1 1/16 miles, Time 1:41:1, June 11, 1960, Won by "T.V. Lark." Owner--C.R. MacStables, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--William Harmatz. 14 kt. gold made by B.D. Howes & Son. 6" high, in felt-lined Mahogany case. 6.35 oz. Superb condition. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. Ex Goldberg Sale September 1999, Lot 421 Sold for $1,870. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 394		Silver Bowl. "Washington Park Handicap of 1960." Run at Arlington Park, Won by "T.V.Lark," Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. Distance: 1 Mile, Time: 1:34:1/5. Handmade Sterling Silver, no.105. Filigree base, clustered grapeshot handles. 34.27 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Ex Goldberg Sale September 1999, Lot 439 Sold for $600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690