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Lot # 476: Exceptional 1931 Babe Ruth Twice-Signed “Ruth” Type I Photograph (PSA/DNA)

Category: Ruth and Gehrig

Starting Bid: $3,000.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2016",
which ran from 9/21/2016 12:00 AM to
10/28/2016 9:00 PM



What makes this piece so interesting is that the Great Bambino signed "Ruth" twice; one for his signature and one on the inscription. This 8x10" Type I photo of Babe Ruth is inscribed "To My Little Pal Ruth Donohue, From Babe Ruth, Jan 3rd, 1931," and the signature is the boldest part of the writing. Framed with museum quality UV glass, and measuring 12x14", it comes with PSA/DNA LOA. The Babe was friends with a man named Jimmie Donohue, who owned a restaurant in NJ; this may very well be Jimmie's daughter. The photo has minor creasing, but it's a perfect image of the dapper legend in suit and tie.

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