Lot 134.  1877 James “Chief” Roseman letter. One of the earliest baseball ALS’ known. Contents are completely baseball and discuss Roseman’s availability to play with Buffalo. Roseman did not make the majors until 1882 when he played for Troy and acquired some notoriety with the New York Mets including the 1886 team that was the subject of the “Spotted Tie” subset of Old Judge (See lot 3). An incredible antique letter. GAI/Mike Gutierrez COA. Winning Bid $550.

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