(LOT 145)
Scarce 1921 Schapira Bros. Babe Ruth "Waiting for a High One" Subject – Same Image Used on Ruth's Iconic 1921 "Hands on Knees" Exhibit (SGC "Authentic")
One of the earliest Babe Ruth baseball card issues are the 7 different hand cut cards from the 1921 Schapira Bros. candy boxes, with purchasers able to redeem 250 candy box cards for an autographed Babe Ruth baseball. Every box included a portrait image of Ruth on one side with the box's opposite side reflecting one of five possible "in-action" images that are considered extremely scarce. Presented here just happens to be one of those scant action Schapira cards, the ultra-popular "Waiting for a High One" subject that is the exact same image seen on Ruth's iconic 1921 "hands on knees" exhibit card!

Fortunately, the critical Ruthian central image still emanates superb aesthetics, ably assisted by the striking red and blue background hues. One of the most obscure "Colossus of Swat" cards you will ever encounter, its overall condition pales in comparison versus its utmost rarity, with its 1921 Exhibit Card pose meriting it a final resting place in any advanced Bambino gathering!

MIN BID $200
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