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Lot Description

A Babe Ruth, Claire Ruth, Ray Doan Signed Letter (Beckett LOA),

dated March 4, 1941 on the letterhead of Ruth promoter Ray L. Doan, General Promotions, Palatka, Florida to Melvin Weimer:
Dear Melvin -
Was just sitting here talking to Babe and Mrs. Ruth your name came up and we thought would say hello as we haven't forgot the nice time you gave us at Seven Falls and wish we were going to be out there this season. Hope you are planning on a big season this year with best wishes to yourself and family.
Claire Ruth
Babe Ruth
Ray L Doan

Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity.

Property from the Collection of Reed Weimer, Denver, Colorado

Condition Report

Overall basic good and stable condition; this work is unframed. Minor handling creases to left side of the letter.

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