Lot # 118: 1939 Babe Ruth/Ty Cobb "Timely Events" Poster

Starting Bid: $50.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 11/12/2024 12:00 PM to
11/30/2024 9:00 PM



Large-format poster picturing retired Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb playing golf, Ruth just having uncorked a mammoth drive.  The caption refers to Ruth's golf swing resembling his baseball swing, and it clearly does.  With a 1939 copyright, a date of July 1, 1941 has been written at the top of the piece. The two players golf in front of a USO banner with an image of President Roosevelt. Measuring 11" x 10 3/4", the piece has been trimmed from a larger piece that was foldeldinto sixths and mailable. The address of a clothing store and Timely Events return stamp appear on the reverse, further evidence of the trimming.  Despite this makeover, the piece is an interesting war-era display item featuring two of the game's early heroes, easily neatened up and suitable for display.

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