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Timed Auction

Summer Premier Auction 2015

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

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

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$1,934.40
Sold Price includes BP

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Fall of 1943 crystal clear original Type I black & white photo picturing Babe Ruth leaning on a box of 1943 World Series Highlights, to be shipped to US servicemen serving overseas during World War II, in front of a military aircraft with former teammate Johnny Murphy and military personal standing on both sides. 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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