BABE RUTH SIGNED CHECK.
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Winning Bid:
$2,094.84
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
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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