Description: After much reflection, I've decided to refine my personal collection, honing in on a more curated selection of specific items and players that deeply resonate with my passion for the sport. This process means parting with some truly prized pieces, including this remarkable artifact. It's a bittersweet farewell, but I am heartened by the thought of finding a new home—where it will be valued and appreciated as much as it has been with me. This isn't just a transaction; it's an opportunity for this cherished piece of history to continue its journey with an enthusiast who shares my reverence for the game's rich past.1898 Keystone Academy Graduation Photograph featuring Christy MathewsonDescription:This remarkable oval cabinet photograph captures members of the Keystone Academy class 1898, showcasing the young Christy Mathewson alongside classmates Earl Manchester, Carl Tiffany, Jay Bond, and Ernest Sterling. A rare and intimate glimpse, the photograph reveals Mathewson not as the famed baseball legend he would become but as a young graduate in the company of close friends.Noteworthy Details:· Christy Mathewson: Future baseball icon, captured here on the brink of adulthood and an illustrious career.· Earl Manchester: An unlisted student in some records, Manchester was the photographer's son, adding a unique familial layer to the image. The Mathewson and Manchester families hailed from the tight-knit community of Factoryville, PA.· Historical Significance: Its rarity is underscored by the fact that the only physical example is housed in Keystone College's archives. Even the revered Baseball Hall of Fame retains only a digital copy, attesting to this photograph's unique place in baseball history.This remarkable oval cabinet photograph captures members of the Keystone Academy class of 1898, showcasing the young Christy Mathewson alongside classmates Earl Manchester, Carl Tiffany, Jay Bond, and Ernest Sterling. A rare and intimate glimpse, the photograph reveals Mathewson not as the famed baseball legend he would become but as a young graduate in the company of close friends.
Price: 4000 USD
Location: Dickson City, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-27T15:01:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
Player: Christy Mathewson
Year: 1898
Original/Reproduction: Original
Team-Baseball: New York Giants
Vintage: Yes
