DATE: 1929-32 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Brooklyn Dodgers SUBJECT: Max Carey 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 Max Carey, pictured in his Brooklyn Dodgers uniform circa 1929-32. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1929-32, 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: Max George Carey (Scoops) was born in Terre Haute, IN and died in 976 in Miami, FL. He played major league baseball from 90 to 929 as outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Robins, appeared in the 925 World Series, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 96. Carey went on to manage the 932 and 933 Brooklyn Dodgers. SKU: GB10910
Item: GB10910
|