BABE RUTH SIGNED CHECK.
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Winning Bid:
$2,094.84 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
Value Code:
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Item Description
3.25x7.75" check filled out and signed in blue ink by baseball legend George Herman Ruth, Jr., better known as Babe Ruth. Made out to cash for $50, check #4237 is dated July 14, 1937 and has July 13, 1937 cancellation stamp on reverse. Ruth has signed check w/his birth name's initials "GH Ruth." Check has usual and typical handling wear and cancellation holes. Slightly trimmed left edge and .75x1-3/8" corner loss at upper right corner. Faint vertical crease at center, though none of the mentioned issues in any way affect signature, which remains bold. Comes encapsulated in plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Check itself is VG, signature is Exc. Comes with Hake's COA and PSA/DNA LOA.
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