Mid-Summer Classic Auction 2013
Wed, Jul 24, 2013 08:00PM EDT - Fri, Nov 8, 2013 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 41
1943 BABE RUTH TWO-PAGE TLS WITH FULL NAME "GEO. H. BABE RUTH" SIGNATURE (GEM MINT PSA 10)
Sold for
$6,435.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
The perfect storm of superior condition and rarity makes this two-page typed letter a true collecting treasure for the advanced Ruth hobbyist. On Ruth's personal letterhead dated December 11th 1943 the letter is directed to an official with the "7th Michigan Sportmen's (sic) Boat Show." Ruth writes in part: After reading over your proposal I gleaned from it that I would be called upon to bat out a half dozen fungoes (soft balls) into the crowd at thirteen performances. The second page closes with one of the finest Ruth autographs in the hobby in the rare "Geo H Babe Ruth" format. The autograph rates a perfect Gem Mint "10" from the graders at PSA/DNA and the pages themselves exhibit light original mailing folds but no other issues of note. This item comes with a Letter of Grading & Authenticity from PSA/DNA
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