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1948 R421 Swell Babe Ruth Story

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BACK Year(s) Published: 1948
Hobby Designation: R421
Set Name: Swell Babe Ruth Story
Card Size (inches): 2 x 2-1/2
Number of Cards in Set: 28
Est. Value (common; VG): $23

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Set Summary

Produced by Philadelphia Chewing Gum Co. of Havertown, PA
Cards printed to promote company's Swell Bubble Gum brand
Entire set is geared to "The Babe Ruth Story" film release
Set features mostly scenes from film and promotional shots
Film stars William Bendix as Ruth; Claire Trevor as wife
Card fronts contain B&W "Babe" photos with white borders
Card backs describe image seen on card front

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FRONT	BACK	Year(s) Published: 1948 Hobby Designation: R421 Set Name: Swell Babe Ruth Story Card Size (inches): 2 x 2-1/2 Number of Cards in Set: 28 Est. Value (common; VG): $23 R421 on eBay Google Search
(shown at approximate actual size)
Set Summary Produced by Philadelphia Chewing Gum Co. of Havertown, PA Cards printed to promote company's Swell Bubble Gum brand Entire set is geared to "The Babe Ruth Story" film release Set features mostly scenes from film and promotional shots Film stars William Bendix as Ruth; Claire Trevor as wife Card fronts contain B&W "Babe" photos with white borders Card backs describe image seen on card front


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