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Important Rawlings Documents Regarding James Naismith (5)
This lot gives us a great behind the scenes perspective on one of the ways in which Dr. Naismith deservedly made money from his invention. A series of five documents concerning Naismith’s licensing agreements with Rawlings: 1) 1928 letter to Naismith from Rawlings concerning contract for official basketballs baring Naismith's signature and a new “concealed lace” basketball. 2) 1936 letter from Rawlings concerning basketball scorebooks 3) 1936 unsigned contract for "Exclusive License To Use The Name "Naismith" Or "James Naismith" As Applied To Certain Articles." 4-5) 1941-42 royalty statements to the Naismith family. Average condition is EX.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
Four Paintings by Mrs. James Naismith
Mrs. James Naismith's Wedding Glove, Garter, Hankerchief and Doll Dress
Dr. James Naismith's Medicine Dosage Cups and Dental Kit
Dr. James Naismith's 1936 Olympic Postage Stamps and 1961 Naismith-Basketball Stamps
Dr. James Naismith's Cub Scout Leader Buttons (4) and Ring
1926 "Hygiene" Book Signed by James Naismith
1933 "Alcohol and Man" Book Signed by James Naismith
