DATE: 1936-37 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Phillies SUBJECT: Earl Grace 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 Earl Grace, pictured in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform circa 1936-37. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1936-37, 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: Robert Earl Grace was born in Barlow, KY and died in 1980 in Phoenix, AZ. He played major league baseball from 1929 to 1937 as catcher for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies. SKU: GB12573
Item: GB12573
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