LOU GEHRIG (HOF) 1935 I CAN'T GET TO FIRST BASE WITH YOU SHEET MUSIC.
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Winning Bid:
$259.60 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part I
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Item Description
9-1/8x12" sheet music for I Can't Get to First Base With You, published by the Fred Fisher Music Co. ©1935. The legendary Babe Ruth had a number of songs dedicated to him, which caused Lou Gehrig's wife, Eleanor to team w/Fred Fisher to write this song, dedicated to her husband. Front features classic image of Yankee legend and National Baseball HOF member Gehrig (1903-1941) in New York Yankees uniform, smoking a cigarette w/facsimile signature on his arm. Lower right has smaller inset photo portrait of "Mrs. Lou Gehrig." Four-page folder has some scattered handling wear w/corner tip wear and some lt. margin aging. .25 tear to spine, just below center. Back page has .75" tear at bottom. Fine overall. Scarce.
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