1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth Card

[glchen]

I read in the article that there is a back variation for this card. Does anyone know the difference between the variation and the standard card?

[Baseball Rarities]

Here are the two different backs. I do not think that there is a premium on one or the other, but the back that says "Read The Balitimore News" seem to be less plentiful.

[glchen]

Thanks, Kevin!

[Boccabella]

Actually, this was first reported a couple of weeks ago and the reason is explained here. Unfortunate situation.

[g_vezina_c55]

Wow The guy paid 325K for that card.

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by g_vezina_c55

Wow The guy paid 325K for that card.

$325K for a "1" - the BN Ruth is basically the same price to the T206 Wagner in a similar grade.

Also, Rob Lifson said it best - once this card sells, it will probably be a very long time before another example is offered for sale. All other examples are buried in advanced collections.

Tony

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by e107collector

$325K for a "1" - the BN Ruth is basically the same price to the T206 Wagner in a similar grade.

Also, Rob Lifson said it best - once this card sells, it will probably be a very long time before another example is offered for sale. All other examples are buried in advanced collections.

Tony

Yep wagner and BN ruth look like to have same value in same grade !