MEL OTT Photograph Album NY GIANTS (sourced Mel Ott Estate) *ONE OF A KIND ITEM*

Description: ONE OF A KIND! The quality and historic importance of this item reaches into the stratosphere.Offered is an extensive MEL OTT scrapbook album (13"x16") which originated directly from Ott's family and gives player and personal details from ~1937-39. This unique item features the New York Giants Hall of Fame outfielder and legend in a photographic history of his prime. Copy of a letter of provenance from Ott family is included.The album cover displays Ott's formal name, "Melvin OTT," embossed in gold. Album contains ~110 pages loaded with ~40 photos of various sizes, mostly 8"x10" with some smaller and larger. Numerous newspaper clippings are pasted into the inside of this album as are the original photographs.These are photos that were special to Mel Ott and the Family, so they are best of the best. Many photos are unpublished and have not been seen before. Some of the most noteworthy photos include: 1) 11x14" grinning photo in uniform2) 8.5x7" with teammates getting off a plane following exhibition games in Cuba 3) 9x7" getting off a plane following the Cuba excursion4) 9.25x7" (paper caption) Eddie Wilson sliding into second base on Opening Day of 19375) 9x7" (paper caption) of Woody English scoring on Opening Day 19376) 3x2" photo of Ott in uniform7) 7x9" photo with Bill Terry and Joe McCarthy at the All-Star Game. 8) 7x6.5" Giants and Dodgers players shaking hands9) 11x6.27" Dodgers sliding into base10) 9x6.75" with Carl Hubbell, Lon Warneke and Van Mungo before the 1937 All-Star Game11) 8x10" Whitey Whitehead sliding home as Gabby Hartnett looks on12) 8.5x6.25" Carl Hubbell receiving his MVP trophy13) 9.25x7" Hubbell receiving his MVP trophy from Babe Ruth with his teammates 14) 9x7" with Ott before game action 13) 8x10" up-close photo of Ott in uniform 14) 8x10" of a player sliding into second base15) 6.5x8.5" Ott with a vintage uniform and ring bat 16) 6.5x8.5" of Ott with vintage uniform and ring bat 17) 11x7" of Giants player sliding home safely 18) 8.5x6.5" Player sliding into second19-22) 8x10" of Ott with Bill Terry and Hubbell at the World's Fair. 23-25) 8x10" of Ott crossing home plate after hitting a home run from three different angles 26) Ott with a Giants stadium flag 27) 10x6" of the Polo Grounds28) 9x7" of a rundown29) 8x10" of a Dodgers infielder turning a double play30) 8x10" of a posed action shot of Ott 31) 9x7" of a Cardinals player sliding into base32) 8x10" of Giants player swinging33-34) 8x10" photos of Giants players arguing with an umpireAll this is beautifully interspersed with period newspaper clippings, rotogravures, mag covers and memorabilia. HUGE breakdown value! * * *I listed with a "Best Offer" option. If you have a reasonable amount in mind, please send an offer. Worst thing that could happen is for me to decline the offer. If I counter the offer, it means we are not far apart, so let's work together to close the gap and make a deal.Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see more pictures BEFORE you bid and buy. ITEM WILL BE CAREFULLY PACKAGED AND PROTECTED FOR SHIPPING. I SHIP VERY FAST! :)Please add me to your favorite sellers. I'm always listing new items for sale.Thanks & HAPPY SHOPPING!

Price: 6990 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2025-01-26T03:46:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.9 USD