Need help-1927 Babe Comes Home card

[frankh8147]

This card looks and feels good, but I am not familiar with the issue at all so I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on whether itis real or not. It's a 1927 'Babe comes home' premium and it looks pretty good but the color seems to be different than the one sold at Lelands. Links are below, thanks!

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/AuctionDetail/7234/December-2001/Sports/Babe-Ruth/Lot886~1927-Babe-Comes-Home-Premium-(5x7-)

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=4153


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[Exhibitman]

The Lelands link is dead, or at least it was for me.

Mail reply cards for movies were standard studio fare in the studio system period [1920s-1950s]. I have several, though none of the Babe. Here are a few examples:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/boxingpremiums/websize/Daredevil%20Jack%20Promo%20Card.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous3/Henreid%20PC%201944.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/1940s%20WB%20Publicity%20Photo%20Bogart.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/1940s%20WB%20Publicity%20Photo%20Bacall.jpg

One thing I've noticed in years of movie memorabilia collecting is that mail reply cards from the movie studios are often identified as generic photos or postcards, which makes the hunt that much more fun and rewarding.

[drc]

Often called 'fan photos.' You can sometimes find them with the original studio envelope. Though, unlike the Ruth, most fan photos were real photos like Adam's.

I'm not familiar with the Ruth, but I don't see a problem with it.

[frankh8147]

Thanks, I appreciate your help! I thought it looked good but wanted a second opinion. Thanks for your education on movie premiums too, I wasn't too familiar with that.

[drc]

Yeah, you can find all sorts of vintage fan photos, real photo postcards, premiums and trading cards for movie stars. Including from the silent era.

[frankh8147]

Thanks again! I am a sports collector, but I have found some pretty cool pieces from athletes making appearances in movies.

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What I like most about this one is the date stamped on it-Ruth 3-4 with 2 RBI's that day!