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Lot Number: 159
Description: Rare Babe Ruth autographed large format photograph inscribed to the legendary Golden Strand Resort. Imposing 17"x21" black and white oversized image of Babe Ruth in full batting pose signed at the bottom margin, "To The Golden Strand Sincerely Babe Ruth 2-29-48". The blue fountain pen signature presents in outstanding overall condition rating 8 out of 10. The photo itself is of a matte finish and exhibits uncommonly strong clarity for its size/era having only a few minor surface line wrinkles. Ruth+s affinity for the Golden Strand Resort in Sunny Isle Florida was well documented. The resort was a favored elite destination of notables for the period. Period autographed images of this size format are incredibly rare with this particular Babe Ruth specimen ranking as one of the largest we have encountered. Includes full LOA from JSA: Photo: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NMEstimated Price Range: ($20,000-$40,000)
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