RUTH, GEORGE HERMAN ("Babe") (1895-1948). Photograph inscribed and signed ("Babe Ruth"), n.p., n.d. [circa 1930]. 86 x 136 mm. (3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.). A candid portrait of The Babe at bat in Japan, inscribed on the lower-right portion of the image: "To my friend Frederick Smith Sincerrrly [ sic ] Babe Ruth." Inscribed photographs of Ruth with a Japanese connection are rare. "Baseball's most legendary figure, with an all-around talent to match his reputation. The Babe was an outstanding pitcher, but Ed Barrow had the bright idea he would be even more valuable playing every day. He was - establishing some of the game's longest enduring records"--W.M.
RUTH, GEORGE HERMAN ("Babe") (1895-1948). Photograph inscribed and signed ("Babe Ruth"), n.p., n.d. [circa 1930]. 86 x 136 mm. (3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.). A candid portrait of The Babe at bat in Japan, inscribed on the lower-right portion of the image: "To my friend Frederick Smith Sincerrrly [ sic ] Babe Ruth." Inscribed photographs of Ruth with a Japanese connection are rare. "Baseball's most legendary figure, with an all-around talent to match his reputation. The Babe was an outstanding pitcher, but Ed Barrow had the bright idea he would be even more valuable playing every day. He was - establishing some of the game's longest enduring records"--W.M.
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