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Babe Ruth Signed Autographed GPC Government Postcard Document 1938 PSA/DNA

$ 12933.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Sport: Baseball-MLB
  • Product: Postcard
  • Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports (PSA/DNA)
  • Player: Babe Ruth
  • Original/Reprint: Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    In the course of the 20
    th
    Century, the most famous man on the planet would have to be Babe Ruth. With that fame came great power and the Sultan of Swat loved his adoring fans.
    In the annals of history; we’ve never heard of ‘ol George Herman Ruth turning down a request for an autograph.
    However, despite the fact that he was always an obliging autograph signer; we can count on 2 hands how many autographed Government postcards that we’ve seen publicly offered over the course of our 4 decade collecting hobby.
    This penny postcard dates from two dates.
    The postcard was first postmarked in Chicago on August 26, 1938 and then postmarked again on August 27, 1938 when it most likely reached the enterprising autograph collector where this was delivered in St Joseph, Missouri.
    After retiring after the 1935 season, Ruth kept busy with public appearances and lots of golf.
    He was waiting for his opportunity to become a Major League Manager, but none of the owners would give him a chance; frustrated with this lifestyle; the Babe took the Brooklyn Dodgers offer to become their first base coach in 1938.
    What makes this particular piece really cool is that the Babe signed his name in bold steel tipped pen which we would rate on the conservative side as a 9 out 10 and filled out his full address of
    173 Riverside Drive New York City where the Babe lived from 1929 through the 1940’s.
    If you google the address you'll find an article in the New York Post about his apartment.
    We can count on two hands how many Babe Ruth gpc's have come up for sale over the years.  This is the nicest one we've ever encountered.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - We clearly state our shipping charges and the way which we ship your item (for flat items they are sent in USPS priority mail (flat or bubble envelopes with plastic coverings either sheets or top loaders depending upon the piece) between very heavy corrugated cardboard slats to insure maximum protection for your item. With larger items (i.e. baseballs, footballs, etc) we pack items in boxes using bubble wrap, popcorn, heavy paper to again, ensure that your package arrives to you safe and sound. This is not a for profit part of our business. In fact we usually LOSE MONEY ON EACH PACKAGE AS PER USPS NEW SHIPPING RATES.  We usually only ship once a week due to a very heavy travel schedule.
    We do not ship outside of the US unless your country participates in Ebay’s Global Shipping Program.
    Lifetime authenticity guarantee from world renowned autograph dealer, Richard Albersheim. Autograph and sports memorabilia expert on the ABC tv show, “Ball Boys.”
    Shipping Policies
    All packages include delivery confirmation and are fully insured through Collectibles Insurance Services, LLC. This item will ship out carefully packaged by Albersheim’s professionals to ensure you receive it safely.
    Payment Policies
    We accept Paypal and ship once a week due to a heavy travel schedule. CA residents must add 7.75 % sales tax.