Early Ruth Cards

[Leon]

Originally Posted by deadballpaul

That quarter is not from 1921.

After bidding on a few Goudey Ruths lately I think the whole Ruth (true vintage) market is quite hot. I did a quick count on my site and it looks like I have 58 different, period, Ruths. I guess I have him covered so far....Always room for more though....

[MattyC]

Speaking of early Ruths: I am waiting patiently for a certain board member to sell me a certain early Ruth.

You know who you are, buddy! One day I'm gonna get the call it's for sale

[LincolnVT]

I'd love to see some early Ruth cards that folks have. Seems like many are becoming "untouchable" for even the advanced collector.

Ethan

[wolfdogg]

My only Ruth.....had many but all sold when I got this one

[Leon]

Not really an early Ruth but one I have wanted to replace since I bought one from a Gar Miller mimeograph sheet. It came in with an unexpected wrinkle through his face and I eventually sold it.....These have also gone up quite a bit....

[MattyC]

Wolf that is pretty amazing centering for that card. Must feel great. Enjoy!

[wolfdogg]

Originally Posted by Leon

Not really an early Ruth but one I have wanted to replace since I bought one from a Gar Miller mimeograph sheet. It came in with an unexpected wrinkle through his face and I eventually sold it.....These have also gone up quite a bit....

Leon,
Was this Ruth a crossover from SGC? I had a SGC50 at one time and this one looks like it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolfdogg

Leon,
Was this Ruth a crossover from SGC? I had a SGC50 at one time and this one looks like it.

I won it last night in the Mile High auction. I don't know anything about it except the centering for this card reminds me of '52 Mantles. Try to find one, in any grade, centered nicely. I personally like this pose the best of the 4 in the set.

Harringtons

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by Leon

Not really an early Ruth but one I have wanted to replace since I bought one from a Gar Miller mimeograph sheet. It came in with an unexpected wrinkle through his face and I eventually sold it.....These have also gone up quite a bit....

Nice card Leon! All Ruth card are on fire. The Goudey's have had quite a run up in price. The #144 Ruth is my favorite of the four poses. The art deco feel is tremendous. Although it's a double print, it's a tough card to find with nice eye appeal. Well done.

My one and only Ruth.




I would love to add an early Ruth to the collection at some point.

[MattyC]

Leon,

I was thinking the same thing; your new addition has very rare centering and robust borders to boot.

And Dean's is also a special copy for the rare centering. The only thing perhaps rarer is seeing both top notch specimens in the same thread back to back like that!

I will take those two cards over an OC 8 all day every day.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Speaking of early Ruths: I am waiting patiently for a certain board member to sell me a certain early Ruth.

You know who you are, buddy! One day I'm gonna get the call it's for sale

Now that wouldn't be ME Matt and the card wouldn't be a PCL Ruth...would it??? LOL....patience is a virtue!

JoeT