"BABE RUTH ALL AMERICA ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR" BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$229.60 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
9.75x12.5x2.5" deep box is c. 1930s and features nice portrait of the Babe on center of box lid encircled by a large number "9." Originally contained six "Style 9" size 44 "Athletic Suits For Men and Boys." Box lid has portion of original store price sticker attached. Lid has moderate, even aging but remains tight. Some very minor color touch-ups on lid. Box bottom has tape repairs/reinforcements to all four corners and along outside bottom edges. Still a Fine example of a great 1930s product endorsed by one of baseball's all time greats.
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