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1913 World Series Press Pin Offered here is one of the ...
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1913 World Series Press Pin Offered here is one of the very earliest World Series press pins in existence. First issued to the media in 1911, these pins have become quite popular with hobbyists, who are drawn to the artistry and history of these unique collectibles. The earliest examples also tend to be the most wonderfully ornate (and certainly the rarest), leaving them the most desirable of nine decades worth of such items. This pin, worn by a journalist fortunate enough to see Connie Mack's Athletics face John McGraw's Giants, offers a brass rectangular plaque at top with the words, "World's Series, Shibe Park, Phila. 1913." An enameled logo of the Baseball Writers Association of America is at center. A blue and white ribbon that drapes beneath it is affixed to a circular medallion below with imagery featuring the team mascot elephant and bats and ball. "American Base Ball Club of Philadelphia" is in gold on the enameled blue perimeter. Condition is wonderful, a very conservative Near Mint. We would not hesitate to claim that this is likely the finest such specimen on earth.Auction Info
2004 September (HSC) Signature Auction #701 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2004
10th-11th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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