June 18, 2009: Sports & Americana Auction No. 1
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on:
6/18/2009
This 1889 Baseball Currency reads on the front: "National Base Ball League Season of 1889 G.E. Jarvis & Co. Clothiers and Furnishers." Another part of the currency reads "Members of the Chicago Baseball Club." Albert Spalding, president, is pictured on the left. On the back, it reads: "This bill is good for 5 per cent. in payment for all cash purchases made of us. But one bill will be redeemed on any one purchase." 12 players are pictured, including Anson, Williamson, Pettit, Burns, Ryan, among others.
1889 Baseball Currency featuring Cap Anson and Cubs (Joliet, IL)
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