BABE RUTH VINTAGE NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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Winning Bid:
$440.00
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Value Code:
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Item Description
6.5x8.5" glossy sepiatone photo shows Ruth in his uniform holding baseball bat and surrounded by large group of young boys. Photo was used for newspapers and magazines. Ink stamp on back reads "For Your Use Only. Not To Be Loaned, Resold Or Syndicated. Credit Line Must Be Given As Follows - Photo By Paul Thompson." Additional ink stamp reads "C. Curtis, Photo. News 632 Tribune Building, New York City, N.Y.C." Penciled text suggesting caption reads "Babe Ruth Shows A Group Of Boys First How To Do It. 'You Hold The Bat Just Here, See'." c. 1923. 1/8x.75" sliver off bottom right corner, 1/8x.5" corner off left bottom corner. Pencil mat lines indicate area to be reproduced for news photos. Pin holes at corners. VG.
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