Lot 7. 1929 John Dockman “Star Candy” #21-Babe Ruth. Prior to the summer of 2008, an amazing find of 72 1929 John Dockman cards were discovered in their original box. The cards in the collection included 4 Babe Ruths, a Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig and 66 non baseball cards. Two of the Ruth’s were auctioned separately and brought $9,400 and $9,988 plus the buyers premium. Single copies of Ruth and Gehrig cards were the only 1929 Star Candies previously known. The Ruth is offered in the original pack (2”x 3”) which was issued in a glassine envelope along with little balls of candy or gum. The card appears to be excellent and has a slight crease in the lower left corner. Winning Bid $4,400.
