Beckett Almanac of Baseball Cards and Collectibles
by Beckett, James, Dr.; Klein, Rich; Sandground, Grant; Price Guide Staff of Beckett Baseball (CON)Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-07-01
Publisher(s): Beckett Pubns
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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 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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