Help: Babe Ruth Photo Stamp

[Sdejohn]

Hi everyone. I am new to this site and this is my first post. I have been a long time card collector, but recently got into photographs. I have been running around antique malls here in Missouri/Illinois, and found this 3.5 x 5 photo of Babe Ruth.

My research has shown a later print of a 1927 Charles Conlon image. My question is around the stamp of “Herb” Havens “Mr. Baseball” on the back. Is anyone familiar with this stamp? I found a photo similar online, but nothing else.

Please see front and back picture.

I thought I could leverage all of the knowledge on here to tell me more about this piece. Thank you in advance. -Steve-

[scgaynor]

Probably just an early collector. Some of the old timers used photos like this in trade or made their own "cards". He might have used it as an advertising calling card.

[chalupacollects]

It has a print date of Feb 61 on front so maybe from an old negative?


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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by chalupacollects

It has a print date of Feb 61 on front so maybe from an old negative?


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That is how some photos were developed in the early to mid 1960s. My family albums have dozens like that. Just no Ruth.

[Sdejohn]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the insight.