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1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth PSA 4 VG-EX
YELLOW GOUDEY RUTH!!! The most coveted Goudey Ruth is the esteemed #53 Yellow subject, which proudly stands tall among advanced collector's want lists. Presented here is a splendid PSA 4 example portraying an imposing Bambino batting illustration originally taken by none other than the immortal Charles Conlon in 1927. The Boston-based Goudey Gum Company issued their landmark 240-subject set in 1933, with the Sultan of Swat's unparalleled stature being the main driver for Goudey issuing four separate Ruth subjects. The most valuable of those subjects is the #53 yellow background Ruth, which over the past several years has seen VG-EX examples consistently fetch in the $25K-$35K range.

Substantiating its stature were PSA 9 and PSA 8 examples realizing record-breaking $4.2M and $942K price tags, respectively, both in MLI Auctions. The card itself exhibits a super eye-pleasing Ruth batting image bursting with sparkling hues, highlighted by a radiant yellow background and excellent centering. The relatively clean surfaces have eluded any major flaws, only somewhat compromised by some negligible stray toning. Even corner wear is consistent with the grade, and the imposing aesthetics truly place this as one of the finer mid-grade Goudey #53 examples!

MIN BID $5,000
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