Eye appeal makes all the difference in this beautiful 1933 Goudey Ruth, a card that at first glance appears to be a VG/EX example. Closer inspection reveals a heavy, diagonal crease in the lower-left corner that breaks the surface of the card on both front and back, contributing to some areas of paper loss.  A second crease, more visible on the back than the front, begins at the bottom center of the card and extends northward along the line created by Ruth's top arm. Both creases are camouflaged by the color and art of the card, however, making them difficult to see. The technical grade is reinforced by some adhesive staining and scrapbook remnants on the reverse. Still, an extremely attractive example of one of the most important cards of the gum card era.