BABE RUTH PHOTO CARD/PREMIUM PICTURE/SHEET MUSIC.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
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Item Description
Three items. 3.5x5.25" glossy 1930s card shows Ruth at plate about to swing bat with printed inscription "Taken-1932 Cubs And Yankees World Series Sincerely Babe Ruth." Card has pinhole near bottom and emulsion has yellowed a bit. Fine. Premium picture is 8x9.5" with same image as smaller photo card but issued in 1948 for feature film which starred William Bendix. Image area has similar inscription but leaves off "Sincerely Babe Ruth" portion. Bottom of picture has text "Souvenir Photo Of Babe Ruth Courtesy Of RKO Theaters." Reverse side has printed statistics and picture came in two varieties, the other had ad for feature film on back instead of statistics. 1" crease at upper right corner tip, trace of lt. dust soil in white areas on reverse. Fine. Sheet music has wonderful photo of Ruth in uniform having just swung bat with printed signature "Sincerely Babe Ruth 1947." Song title is "Babe" written by Tobias and DeRose ©1947. Bottom edge has professional restoration in .5x5.5" area. VF+ appearance. Interesting group.
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