Beckett Almanac of Baseball Cards and Collectibles

by Beckett, James, Dr.; Klein, Rich; Sandground, Grant; Price Guide Staff of Beckett Baseball (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781930692343
• ISBN10: 193069234X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-01
• Publisher: Beckett Pubns

Summary

The Beckett Almanac of Baseball Cards and Collectibles is the most comprehensive and exhaustive compilation of checklists, photos and pricing information for baseball-related collectibles. Covers 1867 to present! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. 10
How To Use This Book	p. 10
Introduction	p. 10
How To Collect	p. 10
Obtaining Cards	p. 12
Preserving Your Cards	p. 12
Collecting vs. Investing	p. 12
Terminology	p. 12
American Card Catalog Cross Index	p. 14
Glossary/Legend	p. 16
Understanding Card Values	p. 20
Determining Value	p. 20
Regional Variation	p. 20
Set Prices	p. 20
Scarce Series	p. 20
Grading Your Cards	p. 22
Centering	p. 22
Condition Guide	p. 24
Cenetering	p. 24
Corner Wear	p. 24
Creases	p. 24
Alterations	p. 24
Categorization of Defects	p. 24
Grades	p. 24
Corner Wear	p. 26
Selling Your Cards	p. 26
Interesting Notes	p. 28
History of Baseball Cards	p. 28
Additional Reading	p. 33
Advertising	p. 33
Prices In This Guide	p. 33
Acknowledgements	p. 33
Index	p. 1425
Advertiser's Index	p. 1444
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