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Babe Ruth

The ‘Bambino’ signs a first-edition copy of his memoirs

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The ‘Bambino’ signs a first-edition copy of his memoirs

Signed book: The Babe Ruth Story. First edition. NY: E. P. Dutton & Co, 1948. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 250 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the half-title page, “Babe Ruth,” and signed and inscribed in blue ink around Ruth’s signature, “To Dennis Marks, With the best wishes of Bob Considine.” In fine condition, with creasing and repaired tears to dustjacket, light sunning and creasing to spine, and light rubbing and surface wear to back cover. Nicely presented signature from the absolute twilight of Ruth’s career, as he would pass away in August of 1948. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #347 - Ended July 15, 2009





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