| Collectibles 101: Baseball: Baseball Contributor(s): Raycraft, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764307592 ISBN-13: 9780764307591 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation - Antiques & Collectibles | Sports (see Also Headings Under Sports Cards) |
| Dewey: 796.357 |
| LCCN: 98089304 |
| Series: Baseball |
| Physical Information: 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is a guide for the rookie who is just taking the field in the wide world of baseball memorabilia. The authors offer both money-making and money-saving insight on collecting uniforms, equipment, autographs, Hartland statues, Ethan Allen All-Star Baseball, and much, much more. Learn the best strategies for visiting shows and even the Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown. The real charm of this book is that it ventures beyond the straight investment potential of baseball collectibles to address collecting for the pure fun of it. Between these covers are contributions from collectors of all kinds, who all share their love of the game not only through their diverse collections, but also with memories, anecdotes, and humor that would appeal to any baseball lover. Learn 10 reasons why baseball is the greatest game there is, and the 10 best and 10 worst baseball movies of all time. Test your knowledge with the challenging Culminating Activity the authors have prepared for you. With full-color photography, price information, and a useful source directory this book belongs in the library of every baseball fanatic. |