DATE: 1933-34 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Pittsburgh Pirates SUBJECT: George Gibson PHOTOGRAPHER: George Burke APPROXIMATE SIZE: 3-1/2"x5-1/2" MARKS / STAMPING: Handwritten identification of photo's subject. Has standard postcard back but remains postally unused. NUMBER OF PHOTOS: 1 COMMENTS / CONDITION: Offered is an approximately 3-1/2"x5-1/2" real photo postcard of George Gibson, pictured in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform circa 1933-34. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1933-34, but this card was produced some time later (no earlier than the 1950's judging by the standard Kodak back). Comes from a large collection of such postcards that we will be listing over the coming months, all having standard postcard backs but being postally unused. Wear on these, if any, is mostly confined to minor corner and edge wear, but see scans for further details including condition. We do not deal in stock images or modern reprints, and all scans shown are of the actual item being sold. If you have any questions about a particular piece, please ask before the auction ends. BIO: George C. Gibson (Moon) was born in London, Ontario, CAN and died in 967 in London, CAN. He played major league baseball from 905 to 98 as catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Giants, and appeared in the 909 World Series. SKU: GB10846
Item: GB10846
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