Lot # 2485: Circa 1950s Casey Stengel Original Bill Jacobellis Contact-Proof Photograph Beckett Type I - Image Used for 1952 Bowman Card!

Original contract-proof photo of Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel used in the production of Stengel's 1952 Bowman baseball card, by William Jacobellis. Encapsulated and certified as an original Type I photograph by Beckett. The photo captures Stengel as a member of the New York Yankees. Contact proofs such as this have always been highly prized by collectors because of their exceptional clarity and contrast. Jacobellis produced these specialized photos because both Topps and Bowman used many of his images in the production of their baseball cards during the 1950s. This is one of only a small number of vintage photos we have seen featuring a player image attributed to the 1952 Bowman set. The offered photo features Jacobellis’ credit stamp on the reverse, as well as multiple editorial notations. The photo (4 x 5 inches) is in Very Good to Excellent condition overall.