{"product_id":"new-yorker-cover-33","title":"Sandlot Baseball- The New Yorker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming William Steig cover for The New Yorker captures the gentle absurdity of sandlot baseball with characteristic wit. An enormous umpire in summer attire, complete with straw boater and striped tie, towers over the young players as he pompously signals a count of two. The diminutive catcher grins beneath his mask while the skeptical batter eyes the officiating colossus with appropriate wariness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteig's rounded, expressive figures and soft color palette exemplify his early work for the magazine, where he would eventually contribute over 100 covers. The scene perfectly encapsulates the democratic spirit of American baseball, where neighborhood games recruited whoever was available to call balls and strikes. Published during baseball season in the summer of 1936, this cover would have resonated with readers who knew such characters from their own sandlot experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful example of Depression-era magazine illustration, this piece showcases Steig's gift for finding humor in everyday American life. A standout piece for collectors of vintage New Yorker covers or baseball memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" x 8.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Steig\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45027081453683,"sku":"CA7893","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-21-15-07-05-01.jpg?v=1779486421","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/new-yorker-cover-33","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}