Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Ruth, George Herman ("Babe") | 1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth
Lot Closed
December 16, 09:18 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Ruth, George Herman ("Babe")
1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth
Baseball card (73 x 61 mm); corners slightly rounded, edges a bit rubbed; about good-very good.
Goudey's Babe Ruth #53 is considered the most difficult to find of the four cards of the Bambino that they issued in 1933.
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's/Sports Cards Plus, auction of Baseball Memorabilia, 2 December 2004, lot 295 (part)