Find of a Lifetime?

[dashcol]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

Uhhhhhh…..


This is a huge one too! Maybe not as big as Gehrig, but still an amazing auto!

[tobytyler]

List that #@#@#@#@ on Blowout Forum and watch the $25 dollar offers flow in like water

[RandAlThor]

I have one more autograph but no photo and it’s of Paul “Big Poison” Waner

[dashcol]

Originally Posted by ctau00

Agree, but what do you do if a page happens to be signed on both sides?
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That’s actually pretty easy. All holders are see though on both sides, so you just flip it around to whichever one you want to show at any time. I would just switch back and forth with which one I want to show at the time.

[RandAlThor]

Originally Posted by dashcol

That’s actually pretty easy. All holders are see though on both sides, so you just flip it around to whichever one you want to show at any time. I would just switch back and forth with which one I want to show at the time.

There is only one page in the book where both sides are signed

[zworykin]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

I have no intention of selling this book. Only if I was very desperate would I ever consider selling this amazing find. I fully plan on keeping this a long time with the intention of passing this onto my son.

I'd 100% be on the same page in your shoes (though with only cats to pass it on to, that part would have to vary slightly).

Definitely worth checking to see if the HoF would be interested in a loan, though.

[ctau00]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

There is only one page in the book where both sides are signed

Until you're able to get some of the others to sign their page!

[LVDan]

Originally Posted by tobytyler

List that #@#@#@#@ on Blowout Forum and watch the $25 dollar offers flow in like water

I’ve got $26 on it
Seriously though, what an incredible piece of history chronicling the early titans of the sport.

[Wolverine]

Originally Posted by dashcol

Uhhhhhh…..


This is a huge one too! Maybe not as big as Gehrig, but still an amazing auto!

Was just coming here to say this.

I wonder what the story behind this is and how so many autographs ended up in the book. Would also be interesting to know what happened to the Ruth/Cobb pages, not that there'd ever be any way of knowing.

OP, you said that came from an estate auction. Any chance you could talk to family members to find out the story? Although in this day and age you never know what people would do to get it back if they found out it was worth $$.

[RandAlThor]

Originally Posted by Wolverine

Was just coming here to say this.

I wonder what the story behind this is and how so many autographs ended up in the book. Would also be interesting to know what happened to the Ruth/Cobb pages, not that there'd ever be any way of knowing.

OP, you said that came from an estate auction. Any chance you could talk to family members to find out the story? Although in this day and age you never know what people would do to get it back if they found out it was worth $$.

You know the real kicker in all of this is that there were two books in this online auction and I bid on the book that looked to be in the best condition. Makes you wonder what was in the other book and if the winner knows what they might have in their possession.

[StateEx]

Unbelievable find. Thanks for sharing!

[marl1220]

Yea. This is one of those things that they make TV episodes about.

[discostu]

This is a great find for sure.

This book was really common for people to get autographs, albeit an expensive option at the time when it came out.

What does the cover look like? What color? There are two different versions of the cover (both had a wrap-around as well, but rarely appear these days).

If the cover is purple, it should have a stamped name in gold on the front. This would mean that it was that specific player's copy as a token for contributing to the book.

Regardless, a great find. I have some autographed pages from it, along with two complete (unsigned) books.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by 49ersSF

Sadly, the book will no doubt be purchased by Panini or Fanatics and turned into cut auto cards.

At least these would be excellent quality cut autos, I hate seeing topps use autos of Ed Willia and Oe Dimaggi.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by marl1220

Yea. This is one of those things that they make TV episodes about.

Seriously, I was thinking the same thing - would make an excellent must watch show.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

I have one more autograph but no photo and it’s of Paul “Big Poison” Waner

Thanks for adding the other photos - all incredible players in great condition - you have hit the lotto of baseball history.

[Baseball4Fun]

Congrats!... What an awesome story and find!

I'm happy for you and your son, and my heart is happy to hear that the book will remain intact and in your family.

[RandAlThor]

Originally Posted by discostu

This is a great find for sure.

This book was really common for people to get autographs, albeit an expensive option at the time when it came out.

What does the cover look like? What color? There are two different versions of the cover (both had a wrap-around as well, but rarely appear these days).

If the cover is purple, it should have a stamped name in gold on the front. This would mean that it was that specific player's copy as a token for contributing to the book.

Regardless, a great find. I have some autographed pages from it, along with two complete (unsigned) books.

The color of my book is red.

[dream34]

This is absolutely amazing. Congrats

[marl1220]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Seriously, I was thinking the same thing - would make an excellent must watch show.

If nothing else, just take it to the "Pawn Stars" fools to see what kind of ridiculous low ball offer they give.

[ctau00]

Originally Posted by discostu

I have some autographed pages from it, along with two complete (unsigned) books.

Are they Ruth & Cobb?

[csmtampa]

What an incredible find and great idea on keeping it intact and passing it down!

[VinnyH]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

I have no intention of selling this book. Only if I was very desperate would I ever consider selling this amazing find. I fully plan on keeping this a long time with the intention of passing this onto my son.

Just let everyone in the family know how much $ it is potentially. I will ask my buddies on Monday what they think of a value. With 40 yrs of experience it will be in the ballpark. Also, check if you can add it to your homeowners insurance. They will want an appraisal and those photos.
Still Jealous,
Vinny
PS: my kids are grown and are not into collectibles. If I had it and died it may go to a flea market

[discostu]

Originally Posted by RandAlThor

The color of my book is red.

Ok, so that's the "regular" consumer edition. Does it have the outer cover wrap or just the red cloth cover? These didn't do very well, but it's not surprising considering the economic environment of the Great Depression at the time.

So many of these books have been chopped up (autographed or not) and sold off as pages. I happened to acquire the player edition of the player who was the primary reason I chased the complete book and I have since picked up a red version too. Tons of great content.

Great to see.

[MoreToppsPlease]

Originally Posted by tobytyler

List that #@#@#@#@ on Blowout Forum and watch the $25 dollar offers flow in like water

You’re describing flipper behavior, the remaining collectors would offer a fair price.