Lot # 2292: 1920s Ty Cobb Signed Photographic Presentation Display with Carl Horner Image - PSA/DNA

Presented is an appealing example of one of the premier Ty Cobb signed items. These exceedingly rare photographic folio displays were produced in the 1920s by Ty Cobb himself for use as special presentation gifts to friends. (The fact that they were given only to Cobb's friends may, all by itself, explain their great rarity.) The high-quality folio display is designed as a folder that opens to reveal two photographic prints of Cobb (one in uniform, one in formal attire) that have each been individually mounted upon brown parchment. The mounted photo of Cobb in uniform is affixed to the left page, while the photograph featuring him in formal attire is affixed to the right page. The cover of the folder reads “Souvenir Photos of Ty Cobb – The World’s Greatest Ball Player.” Cobb has inscribed the piece, “Very Truly – Ty Cobb,” in black fountain pen between the two photos. This extremely substantial item has always been recognized as one of the ultimate early Cobb-signed items. The reason why this rare piece is known only by advanced collectors today is because it is so unique that it does not quite fall neatly into one category of collecting. We have seen several examples over the years, and would guess that fewer than 10 of these signed presentation folios are known. This is just the fifth signed example we have offered in the past 22 years. The folder (13 x 10 inches; unfolded) displays light creases, tack holes in the two upper corners, and evidence of scrapbook removal on the back cover. In Fair condition overall. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.