Those following the memorabilia trends have certainly taken notice of the steep climb in value that Babe Ruth signed checks have enjoyed over the past couple of years or so, and there seems to be no end to this trend in sight. As present-day fans and vintage collectibles enthusiasts alike continue to appreciate the exploits of one George Herman "Babe" Ruth, the perpetual popularity and demand for authentic items from this legend, especially autographs, grows exponentially and of course there isn't enough of these great historical gems to supply that ever-increasing demand, so values clime. Unfortunately, there was a period in our hobby wherein autograph forgers infiltrated the available supply of vintage celebrity autographs and "watered-down" not only that supply, but the value of these items. There has since been a tremendous outlashing by collectors and the authorities to rid our wonderful hobby of these miscreants, and now I am happy to say, that we haven't heard much about forgery problems over the last several years. However, it is obvious that many collectors have decided to focus their attention to the purest form of collectable autographs, and those are personally-signed checks, which obviously came directly from the celebrity and are very easy to authenticate. Signed celebrity checks also make great displays when framed with a favorite photo of the subject. There may not be a better conversation piece! The offered "Doubled-Signed" rarity was dated just three months after Babe Ruth announced his retirement from the game he loved, and that loved him. All ink remains as bold and perfect as the day Ruth applied it. Setting this specimen in a class by itself is an endorsing signature on the back for the cash withdrawal, taking the tally to two flawless autographs from "the Babe". The check itself is similarly gorgeous, with only a center vertical fold that remains essentially invisible upon display. This terrific momento is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.