DATE: 1935 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Phillies SUBJECT: Johnny Vergez 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 Johnny Vergez, pictured in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform circa 1935. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1935, 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: Jean Louis Vergez was born in 906 in Oakland, CA and died in 99 in Davis, CA. He played major league baseball from 93 to 936 as 3rd baseman for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals. SKU: GB11040
Item: GB11040
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