DATE: 1938-39 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Vance Page 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 Vance Page, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1938-39. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1938-39, 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: Vance Linwood Page was born in Elm City, NC and died in 95 in Wilson, NC. He played major league baseball from 938 to 94 as pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, and appeared in the 938 World Series. SKU: GB11355
Item: GB11355
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