1922 V61-1 Neilson's Chocolate (Type 1) #37 Babe Ruth PSA EX 5

• Sold For: $23,400
• Year: 1922
• Auction: 2024 Fall
• Lot #: 6
• Auction Category: Featured

Graded EX 5 by PSA. Choice 1922 V61 Neilson’s Chocolate #37 example of the legendary Babe Ruth. A simply breathtaking example of the New York Yankees Hall of Fame slugger picturing "The Bambino" in the midst of his home run heyday. This Canadian rarity is properly centered with evenly worn corners, clean borderless edges and a majestic black-and-white portrait. The Type 1 "Big League Bars" advertising back is sparkling clean. Of the 22 total Babe Ruths judged by PSA, this 102-year-old treasure survives as 1 of 2 at the grading level with only one better! An infrequently offered and aesthetically pleasing playing-era "Sultan of Swat" that is off the collecting beaten path. Opening Bid $5,000.