Lot # 2860: 1956 Abbott and Costello Signed "Who's On First?" Record Album - JSA

Abbott and Costello will forever hold a special place in the hearts and minds of baseball fans by virtue of their classic comedy routine “Who’s on First?” Offered here is an extremely rare signed vintage 1956 RCA Victor 78-rpm recording of the famous routine. The album has been signed in black ink by both Bud and Lou on the record’s "Side 2" label. The salutation "To Bobby" appears below their signatures. This particular record was apparently specially produced for the Baseball Hall of Fame, as noted by the printing on the label that reads “Abbott and Costello’s ‘Who’s on First?’ – Presented to National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum – Cooperstown, N. Y. – 1956.” Lou Costello died in 1959, so there was only a very short window for other examples of this 1956 album to possibly be signed. This is only the fourth example of this extremely rare signed record we have handled in the past 21 years. This is an extraordinary Abbott and Costello "Who's On First?" signed piece and one that would make a significant and unique addition to many different types of advanced collections (baseball, Hollywood, comedy, popular culture, etc.). The record is in Excellent condition and comes with its original paper sleeve (white label affixed to one side with clear tape). Full LOA from James Spence/JSA.