SCP Auctions, Inc.
Timed Auction

Summer Premier Auction 2015

Fri, May 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 23, 2015 11:30AM EDT
Lot 10

BABE RUTH AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO INSCRIBED TO JOHNNY MURPHY (JOHNNY MURPHY COLLECTION)

Sold for
$2,835.60
Sold Price includes BP

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Fall of 1943 crystal clear original Type I black & white photo picturing Babe Ruth handing a box of 1943 World Series Highlights to Johnny Murphy standing on a ladder who in turn is handing them to a soldier aboard an aircraft so they can be shipped to US servicemen serving overseas during World War II. Ruth has signed his image in 7/10 looking green ink "To My Pal Johnny Murphy From Babe Ruth". Photo has already been matted to a size of 11 3/4" by 14 1/4" and is ready for your frame.

Includes Letter of Provenance from the Murphy Family.

Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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