Tightly cropped approx. 2.5" x 3" original Type 1 photograph of Babe Ruth. This is a close-up of a much larger image depicting Ruth boning his bat; a special process utilized by players to compress the wood grain, hardening their bats for increased power and durability. Produced in the 1930's, photo is a wonderful depiction of a jovial Ruth surrounded by thick white borders. Appealing photo remains clean throughout with a handwritten identification of The Bambino on verso. We've chosen to show the complete image for reference purposes but please note it is not included. Authenticated and encapsulated as a Type 1 photo by PSA/DNA.