1938 Original 5x7 Press Photo
LOU FINNEY - Philadelphia Athletics
This is a 5x7 glossy black-and-white bordered press photo. It bears 3 stamps on the back: Apex Photograph Company (Chicago), American League Service Bureau (Chicago), and an archival date stamp that says "Reference Dept., Apr. 26, 1938, Press." This photo is not signed by the player.
CONDITION: Lovely vintage condition, from a non-smoking environment. Small handling issues--light soiling, crease, no signs of abuse.
ABOUT THE AUTOGRAPH: This
piece came with no COA or other authentication paperwork. It was
purchased at an auction that included numerous items from the estate of
an autograph collector. The various pieces had different levels of
authentication. From my personal examination, I am convinced that it is
an authentic original 1938 press photo. But please understand that you are buying a piece with no third-party authentication.
The above is my good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep
in mind that vintage/antique items always show their age. (Don't we
all!?) It would be impossible to mention every tiny detail, so please
expect that there will be something about this item (or lot) that's not perfect and may need touch-up.
PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING. I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER.
[ ALL ABOUT SHIPPING... ]
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[ RETURN POLICY... ]
I work hard to maintain Top-Rated eBay Seller status and 100% positive customer feedback by:
(a) offering quality vintage merchandise with honest descriptions, and
(b) providing outstanding, professional customer service.
This item may be returned up to 14 days from purchase for either of two reasons:
- Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or
- Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.
(Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.)
SORRY, WE CANNOT NEGOTIATE PARTIAL REFUNDS. The merchandise must be returned in its entirety, and in the same condition as it was sent, in order to qualify for a refund.