Lot # 2297: 1988 Ron Lewis "500 Home Run Club" Signed Limited-Edition Lithograph (#759/1,000) - JSA

Classic 1988 limited-edition signed lithograph of the eleven then-living members of the elite 500 Home Run Club by renowned sports artist Ron Lewis. This piece is beautifully signed by Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, and Willie McCovey. All the signatures have been flawlessly scripted in blue Sharpie. The lithograph is also signed by the artist in blue marker and is hand-numbered "759/1000." This was a very elaborate, successful, and groundbreaking project when produced in conjunction with the now-legendary Atlantic City show in 1988 at which these players gathered. Many consider this piece to be the single-best and most well-conceived limited-edition signed item ever created. This lithograph is not to be confused with smaller, lower-quality, mass-produced posters of this same image. In addition to the infinitely superior quality and very limited print run of the lithographs, the authenticity of the signatures on the lithographic prints is always a certainty (unlike the signatures on the posters). Many collectors are not aware of the tremendous distinction between the signed limited-edition lithographic art prints and the posters, especially from catalog images in which they look the same. The lithographic prints are much larger and of much higher quality. As time passes, undoubtedly the lithographs will become all the more appreciated as collectors learn to fully understand the great distinction between the two. The lithograph (37 x 21, visible dimensions) is in apparent Near Mint condition. Beautifully matted and framed to total dimensions of 46 x 30 inches. Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.