Babe ruths own book of baseball by george herman ruth author lenny lyons narrator. Publication date 1928 topics ruth, babe, 18951948, baseball. Vintage 1928 book titled babe ruths own book of baseball. Babe ruths own book of baseball babe ruth first edition. He was one of the first five inductees into the national baseball hall of fame in 1936. Babe ruth s own book of baseball signed by babe ruth, with ownership stamp of christy walsh, jr. Babe ruths own book of baseball signed by babe ruth, with ownership stamp of christy walsh, jr.
One of the finest highgrade examples in the hobby, it was issued the year after babe ruth and the new york yankees turned the baseball world upside down via. This book is of a limited edition of printed that were signed by book author george herman babe ruth. The big fella highlights babe ruths spot as first celebrity sports star jane leavy tells the story of ruth as the first baseball superstar but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville. First edition, limited to 1,000 copies, of which this is number 384, and. How to play baseball first edition babe ruth bauman rare. One of the finest highgrade examples in the hobby, it was issued the year after babe. Believe it or not by ripley book simon and schuster rare lindbergh babe ruth. First edition 1948 the babe ruth story bob considine hardcover with 49 photos. First edition of babe ruths work on the game of baseball. This lot includes a 1st edition hardback copy of babe ruth s own book of baseball by george herman ruth. Babe ruths own book of baseball george herman ruth putnams 2nd printing 1928. Ruths formative years in baseball, in fact, coincided with the most challenging times the national game has ever faced. Special signed limited edition presentation hardcover first edition of babe ruth s own book of baseball by george herman ruth new york.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. It describes the babe s rise from poverty to stardom, babe ruth remains the most popular player in the history of baseball. This is the stated see photo first edition of george herman ruths babe ruths own book of baseball 301 pages, published by putnams sons in 1928, with 31 illustrations. Babe ruths own book of baseball by babe ruth goodreads.
Babe ruth s own book of baseball answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. That gang i broke up with in boston was a pretty fair outfit. His sixty home run world championship 1927 still fresh in everyones minds, ruth quickly added bestselling author to his long list of accomplishments. Babe ruths 1928 book first edition book how many are there. An extremely popular book in its time, this copy is an extraordinarily rare first edition of ruths book. Babe ruths own book of baseball, george herman ruth, true 1st edition rare 1928. This book is the only limited edition signed and numbered piece that was ever issued in ruths lifetime. First edition of babe ruths own book of baseball ruth, george herman babe. The slugger for the new york yankees established a home run record in the 1927 season, just a year before joining the league of authors. Babe ruth s own book of baseball, george herman ruth, true 1st edition rare 1928. Author of babe ruth s own book of baseball, babe ruth story, babe ruth s baseball advice, home run king how pep pindar won title, babe ruth s book of baseball, the homerun king, playing the game, the babe ruth story. How many copies of the 1928 first edition of babe ruths own book published by putnam are there.
Jul 28, 2019 babe ruth february 6, 1895august 16, 1948 is often referred to as the greatest baseball player who ever lived. Ruth s formative years in baseball, in fact, coincided with the most challenging times the national game has ever faced. How to play baseball first edition babe ruth bauman. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, with 31 illustrations. Apr 10, 2015 this could very well be the nicest signed copy of babe ruth s own book of baseball in existence. Asked in baseball memorabilia, athletes, babe ruth babe ruths 1928 book first edition book. Biography and autobiography archives page 24 of 38. Many of his numerous records for both pitching and hitting lasted for decades. It describes the babes rise from poverty to stardom, babe ruth remains the most popular player in the history of baseball.
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Babe ruth remains the most popular player in the history of baseball. Babe ruths own book of baseball by george herman ruth. This is the stated see photo first edition of george herman ruth s babe ruth s own book of baseball 301 pages, published by putnam s sons in 1928, with 31 illustrations. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. Babe ruths own book of baseball autographed limited edition. Babe ruths own book is a whos who of oldtime greatslou gehrig, ty cobb, rogers hornsby, and many others. Babe ruth s big book of baseball, 1935 edition ruth, babe on. Putnam s sons, 1928, 301 pages, signed by ruth on the limitation page. Format george herman ruth author george herman ruth, jr. Be the first to ask a question about babe ruths own book of baseball. Lot detail babe ruths own book of baseball autographed. Monument park honoree plaque at openair museum at yankee stadium, major league baseball allcentury team, major league baseball alltime team, major league baseball hall of fame. Putnams sons, knickerbocker press, new yorklondon, 1928 first edition so stated 301 pp. Babe ruths own book of baseball, putnam, 1928, first edition, a bright vg or better copy with photographic endpapers of the house that ruth built in a near vg pictorial dustwrapper with some wear and tear and chipping.
Babe ruth remains one of the most popular player in the history of baseball. Babe ruths own book of baseball by george herman ruth g. As stated in the auction, the books binding is loose and a few of the first pages are loose but still complete. Babe ruths own book of baseball george herman ruth. Make offer babe ruths own book of baseball, george herman ruth, true 1st edition rare. Babe ruths own book of baseball by ruth, first edition. Burt company in 1928, babe ruths own book of baseball has been reprinted countless times and is.
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The bambinos fame was never greater than at the time this autobiography was released to the literate masses. One of limited copies signed by babe ruth on the limitation page. First and foremost is the absolutely breathtaking leather bound outer jacket that this beauty has been preserved in for the last 87 years. Rare books at walden pond books oakland, california. First edition, signed limited issue, signed twice by babe,first on flyleafto jimmy from ruth and babe ruth on limitation page. His sixty home run world championship 1927 still fresh in everyone s minds, ruth quickly added bestselling author to his long list of accomplishments.
Mar 01, 1992 babe ruth s own book is a who s who of oldtime greatslou gehrig, ty cobb, rogers hornsby, and many others. Babe ruths own book of baseball george herman ruth 1928. Ruth, george herman babe babe ruths own book of baseball. Hakes babe ruths own book of baseball limited edition. With portrait frontispiece, limitation leaf, and numerous illustrations inserted.
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Lot detail 1928 babe ruth autographed babe ruths own book. The babe ruth story was also the first baseball book to crack the new york times bestsellers list, then in its th year. Place of publication new york, ny date published 1928 keywords. My early years in baseball, the babe ruth story, babe ruths own book of baseball. This book describes babe s rise from poverty to stardom, catching his image and voice as freshly and permanently as pen. Ruth, george herman babe babe ruth s own book of baseball. This is a true, stated first edition please see photo of page. Babe ruths own book of baseball answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Babe ruth s own book of baseball, putnam, 1928, first edition, a bright vg or better copy with photographic endpapers of the house that ruth built in a near vg pictorial dustwrapper with some wear and tear and chipping. Indeed, the period beginning around the time ruth broke into professional baseball through to the end of the decade almost brought baseball to its knees. Babe ruths own book of baseball george herman ruth, jerome holtzman on. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, original dust jacket. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
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