DATE: 1930s ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Detroit Tigers SUBJECT: Cliff Bolton 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 Cliff Bolton, pictured in his Detroit Tigers uniform circa 1930s. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1930s, 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: William Clifton Bolton was born in High Point, NC and died in 979 in Lexington, NC. He played major league baseball from 93 to 94 as catcher for the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers, and appeared in the 933 World Series. SKU: GB10256
Item: GB10256
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