Lot Essay
Very seldom offered oversized version of this classic image measures 17"x37" matted and framed picturing game action taken during the second game of the 1907 World Series between Detroit and Chicago. The photograph was taken from a vantage point behind the first baseline and offers a fine sweeping view of the game in progress with thousands of fans jammed into every conceivable spot within the Chicago stadium. Detail is such that several observant fans can be clearly seen turning to watch the photograph being taken with countless others wearing white linen head coverings to protect them from the elements. Almost on cue from the photographer Ty Cobb, who led the American League in batting during the 1907 season, is up to bat for the Tigers. Clarity and contrast are quite impressive given its size for the period. Photo has a few small areas ot touch up within the sky that have some white spotting, and also a few surface scratches with inpainting on the right side. Neither notably detract from the integrity of the overall display. Titled at bottom in white, "World's Championship Series Detroit vs. Chicago Oct. 9, 07' Attendance 21,901" along with "Geo. Lawrence Co., Chicago/New York/Washington." Revered by many within the hobby as one of the most significant and iconic pre-1920s World Series images with special note to depiction of the game's greatest batsman of the era at bat: EX