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Important 1887-88 Habana B.B.C. Imperial Cabinet with the Father of Cuban Baseball
One of the most important Cuban baseball photos extant. We have never seen anything like it in terms of its complexity and age. Image of the 1887-88 Habana team (incredibly early for Caribbean baseball) shows center shot of the officers of the club quite dapper in their suits. Proudly draped across them is a wonderful 1886-87 “Championship” flag handcolored in red. Included in their midst is the only vintage image we have ever seen of the Father of Cuban Baseball, Emilio Sabourin. Surrounding are 10 oval vignettes of the players dressed in their baseball shirts including Cuban HOFers Adolfo Lujan, El Ingles Garcia. Our favorite added touches are additional handpainted images of a baseball, crossed bats, pillbox caps, and believe it or not a fingerless mitt with hand inside! Photographer’s cartouche N.E. Maceo at bottom right. There is water-staining and the matte hides faults to the corners and edges. However the images are strong (EX) and you cannot pick and choose with pieces of this import. Image is 16x11” and is housed in 23x17” antique wood frame of the period.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
1940’s New York Cuban Stars Pin & Pennant
1940’s East/West Negro League Pennant
1943 Zulu Cannibal Giants Negro League Broadside
1945 Chicago American Giants Negro League Broadside
1930’s Colored House of David Broadside (22x32”)
Satchell Paige Original Artwork by Richard Merkin (16x20”)
1940’s New York Cuban Stars Pin & Pennant