1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181

The card itself is not in great shape with obvious flaws all around. The auto keeps it higher than it would be without it.

Talk about a signature dressing a card up nicely. People can nitpick the condition of the card if they want but this is more than a card. It’s a piece of art.

This is all about the clear, well-placed signature. About the card... That signature is great!

Staining and the dark mark detract a bit. Very nice auto.

Wish I owned this and there are obvious issues from centering to the stain on the left but the image is solid and this is all about that auto very well placed and clean and legible. Wow

The presence of such a majestic autograph, so well struck and placed, changes the calculus for me here. Centering, honest wear, and some markings might prevent the very highest tier of eye appeal yet overall the beauty remains high to me. The registration and clean green complement the auto wonderfully. A dream piece to hold, let alone own!