Lot 49.  Ty Cobb Framed Autographed Christmas Card and photo. This was a Ty Cobb personal Christmas card with Cobb's initials "T.R.C." pre-printed on the front of the card. Signed "Ty Cobb" and it is important to note that while Cobb signatures are available, ones from the 1910 era are extremely rare. The German card was post marked 1910 from Union City, Indiana and framed with a black and white photo (presumably not first generation) of Cobb. It was sent to Mrs. Ella Wood of Ridgewood, Indiana. Beautifully framed to "16 1/2" x 14". Probably one of a kind. Winning Bid $660.

Lot 50.  Magnificent George Burke autographed 1930 Chicago Cub original mint photo group of 17 4" x 6" original photos, with all but one autographed. Originally from the personal collection of HOF'er George Kelly. The collection includes a postmarked (1937) Burke envelope with his "Rdm" studio as the return address, mailed years later to Kelly. Also included is a return envelope to Burke for additional copies to be ordered. The players included are Charlie Grimm, George Kelly, Jimmy Burke, Bob Osborn, Cliff Heathcote, Zach Taylor, Al Shealy, Jess Petty, Lynn Nelson, Les Bell, Riggs Stephenson, Fred Blake, Clyde Beck, Dan Taylor, Eddie Farrell and Clarence Blair. The unsigned player is unidentified. Twelve of the photos are inscribed to "George". Near mint photos and signatures. Mike Guiterrez COA. Winning Bid $1,465.

Lot 51.  Jackie Robinson - My Own Story signed on the frontispiece "Jackie Robinson". Robinson's first autobiography, "as told to" Wendell Smith in 1948. Some writing and tapemarks on the inside covers but the autograph is a "10". Winning Bid $550.

Lot 52.  Three Magazines with Mickey Mantle on the cover signed by Mantle in 1978. Our consignor had all three signed at a show September 9th at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island and the admission ticket for the show is included. . The first was Vol. 1 No. 1 of the Dell Baseball Annual signed "Best Wishes Mickey Mantle". Next was the June 25, 1964 issue of Life Magazine signed "Mickey Mantle" and the last was the 1964 Street and Smith, signed Mickey Mantle. The first two are near perfect signatures, the third shows the ink running a bit. Winning Bid $491.

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