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Lot 847
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Lot Number: 847
Description: Stunning Babe Ruth autographed large format photograph c.1930s. Original sepia tone image pictures Ruth in a classic full swing pose during game action as he admires a ball hit, quite possibly, for a home run. The catcher is clearly visible awaiting the arrival of the ball that would never occur. Positioned neatly just to the left of Ruth's image is a spectacular Babe Ruth black fountain pen signature measuring almost 4" in length. Signed, "Sincerely Babe Ruth", the autograph rates 10 out of 10 by the strictest of standards. The image itself has had some relatively minor professional restoration to a few areas of surface crazing in the background area at the bottom margin, none of which affects the autograph in any fashion. Understanding that we, and others, have handled literally hundreds of Babe Ruth signed images over the years, it is a fair assessment that with regard to image subject/quality, image size, and signature strength the offered piece may well be the finest of its type. 11"x14" matted and framed. Includes LOA from JSA: NM (with note to surface restoration at bottom margin)
Estimated Price: ($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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