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Lot Number: 269

Description: Exceedingly rare 1920 Babe Ruth "Headin Home" movie promotional material catalog. Scarce period publication released in advance of the film coming to market and distributed to theater owners. Covers are done on heavy stock with orange background hosting numerous images of Ruth. The interior is fillled with illustrations of the various lobby cards, advertising posters, the rare "Headin Home" cards, and other promotional materials which were made available. Wear includes creasing to front cover which has a small separation at top of bound edge. There is evidence of moisture exposure in the form of some isolated discoloration effecting the back cover and a few of the interior back pages. In addition, the entire publication has some resulting "waviness." A beautifully done period piece which is notably rare with this being the first copy we can confirm being offered at auction. It is believed to be one of only two or three which have surfaced: GD-VG

Estimated Price Range: ($2,000-$3,000)

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