This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
Christy Mathewson's book, "Won in the Ninth," published in 1910
present an entertaining story-line that chronicles the activities of a
college baseball team, and is populated by characters with names like
Hans Hagner, Johnny Everson, Joe Brinker, Ty Robb, and manager Hughie
Jenkins. Mathewson’s book also demonstrates the proper grips for
throwing his famous "Fade-Away" as well as "Other Deceptive Curves." The
volume was dedicated by Mathewson to the memory of Henry Chadwick. This
work of fiction was heralded as the first in a series of stories for
boys by the most popular player in baseball.
Presented here is an astonishingly well preserved advertising poster
touting the Mathewson novel. The 12” x15” display promotes "A live story
with live characters written by the man who knows more than any other
about the men who are playing the game today." Additional pitches
proclaim "Buy it for your boy, But read it yourself." "Matty's Line-Up"
is featured at the bottom including the less than thinly disguised names
used for the players. The graphics are highlighted by a vivid full body
image of Mathewson which, along with the text, is set off brilliantly
by the bright orange background color. The piece shows some light
touch-up around one corner, barely visible to the naked eye, and present
an EX-MT appearance overall. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16
1/2" x 19 1/2."
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