Back Lot Number: 913  
     

Lot 913
 
Description: Superb Babe Ruth photograph by Paul Thompson c.1920's. One of the most revered of Thompson's career the offered image captures Ruth walking to the plate preparing to inflict his wrath on the opposing pitcher. Measures 6 1/2"x8 1/2" with Thompson stamp on back along with hand written titling, "The opposing pitcher commences to get nervous-"Babe" enroute to the plate-Batter Up". Crisp overall contrast and clarity with virtually no wear, first original example of this image that we have encountered: NM
Sold For: $6,000.00

 
Estimated Price: ($1,500.00-$2,500.00)  
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