Provides information on thousands of items and their prices for collecting sports memorabilia.

Loaded with more than 7,500 individual signatures and values from football, baseball, hockey, and other sports, this reference makes identifying and authenticating sports autographs easy. Includes more than 500 photos to aid in identification, and advice on avoiding forgeries and fakes.

The most comprehensive sports autograph price guide available packs more than 12,000 listings into this new expanded edition. Twice as large as the previous edition, this autograph reference includes listings for men's and women's sports, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing, tennis, and golf. Broken down by sport, the book provides prices for a variety of items from each player, including signed balls, photos, and premium items such as jerseys and bats. Offers side-by-side pricing for items in two categories: authenticated by today's modern methods and non-authenticated autographs from the past. More than 800 photos of genuine autographs allow collectors to compare their items to guard against fraud. New to this edition are hundreds of current players, including the hottest rookies. Also new is a special section featuring advice from experts who have received thousands of autographs by mail. -- Complete pricing of autographed items from thousands of sports players -- Photographs of authentic signatures for comparison and analysis -- Side-by-side pricing for authenticated and non-authenticated items

Loaded with more than 7,500 individual signatures and values from football, baseball, hockey, and other sports, this reference makes identifying and authenticating sports autographs easy. Includes more than 500 photos to aid in identification, and advice on avoiding forgeries and fakes.

This is the most comprehensive and respected vintage baseball card price guide on the market--considered to be the "bible" of the hobby. The Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards (2012), 21st Edition, contains thousands of card values covering cards from approximately 5,000 sets released between 1863-1981. In the 21st Edition, you'll find more than 5,000 photos, explanations for each set, unique features, size, and many additional details. Detailed pricing information and values are included. The Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards has been, and continues to be, a core title produced by Krause Publication…going on 21 years! If you collect baseball cards, this is a must-have annually!

Each of the 496 pages of this mammoth anthology has been personally and meticulously pored over and supervised by Tom Mortenson. More than 25,000 individual items from over 100 different categories have been accurately priced. Pricing gleaned from actual transactions and auctions from around the country. All the major sports, football, basketball, baseball, hockey -- plus auto racing, boxing, and others are covered from the earliest known memorabilia to present day collectibles. More than 2,000 large, sharp photos will aid you in grading, identifying and authenticating your prized collectibles. Plus you'll have more confidence when buying and selling hard-to-find items.

The MVP for identification, photos and values on vintage baseball cards! Step up to the plate and grab the No. 1 source available regarding vintage baseball cards: The Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards, 4th Edition. This book has been the leading source for information on baseball card sets produced from 1863-1980 for nearly 25 years. The Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards is the top reference book used by baseball fans, collectors, dealers, auction houses and third-party authenticators and grading companies. The book lists thousands of sets, complete with checklists, photos and values, resulting in hundreds of thousands of listings and prices. Take a look inside the Standard Catalog and find the following: Vintage sets listed alphabetically and by year, with a corresponding index for easy-to-find search Values for three condition grades for all cards Updated checklists for cards dating back 150 years Information on tobacco, bubble gum, regional, specialty issue and promotional baseball cards, along with vintage Minor League baseball cards

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The "Bible" for information and values on vintage baseball cards! The Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards, now in its second edition of covering baseball card sets produced from 1863-1980, carries on the more than 20-year history of excellence in the Standard Catalog series in the baseball card market. Own the book that is used as THE reference guide by hobby experts, grading companies, dealers and the everyday collector. With thousands of sets listed, and the corresponding hundreds of thousands of player listings and values, the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards is the No. 1 choice for its information and easy-to-use format. Inside you will find descriptions introducing the various sets; full, updated checklists; and values for three condition grades for sets produced over a 120-year period. Easy-to-read listings make for quick searches of cards you are looking for. Prices are provided for tobacco, bubble gum, regionals and specialty issues, along with vintage Minor League listings. Get informed before making buying and selling decisions regarding your baseball card collection--the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards is the only guide you need.