Ruth/Gehrig barnstorming broadside...

base_ball · #1 06-03-2009, 07:46 PM

I have the opportunity to buy this poster. So do you. Thoughts?

slidekellyslide · #2 06-03-2009, 07:56 PM

That is awesome. I'd give my left arm for one of those posters from Omaha in 1927.

Leon · #3 06-03-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by base_ball

I have the opportunity to buy this poster. So do you. Thoughts?

I think it is a great piece and is worth going for but the cost also has play in it too. At 2k is one thing and 20k is another....I understand you might not want to say but, as most collectibles go, to me it is price dependent...

william_9 · #4 06-03-2009, 08:23 PM

With so many advertising fakes being produced and artificially aged, how does one tell the difference without inspecting it first hand with a loupe? My first reaction is always fake, followed by proceed with caution and don't spend too much. A few have ruined it for many.

slidekellyslide · #5 06-03-2009, 08:50 PM

William, you are correct about that.

Joseph have you seen the piece in person?

MGHPro · #6 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM

I have to agree... whenever I see the barnstorming posters I assume they are repros. This is a version that I do not recall seeing. If it is cheap, I would take a chance with it.
Matt

baseballart · #7 06-03-2009, 09:09 PM

I echo these last comments: I haven't seen repros of this, but caution should be exercised