Hilda Payin’s 200+ autographs, including Babe Ruth and Amelia Earhart, sell for $28,759 at auction

A remarkable scrapbook assembled by Hilda Jeanne Payin in the 1930s was auctioned for an impressive $28,759. This unique collection boasts over 200 signatures from iconic figures across sports, politics, and entertainment, including legends like Babe Ruth and Amelia Earhart, as well as presidents Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Each item features personal notes linking them closely to Payin, creating a fascinating historical narrative of 20th-century influencers.