What is the value of an autographed copy of How to play Baseball by Babe Ruth 1930 1931 by The Christy Walsh syndicate Cosmopolitan Book Corporation?

Answer 1

Memorabilia featuring the genuine autograph of Babe Ruth is highly sought by collectors and potentially valuable. Unfortunately, signatures are also very often forged. Presuming authenticity, key value factors are: the placement and clarity of Ruth's signature (the bigger and bolder, the better), and the all-important overall condition of the book and signature. The provenance; the who, what, when and where of a signed item's history, may also add value if documented. If genuine, your book would be worth $600 to as much as $1500, depending on all the aforementioned factors. If memory serves me, I believe the title page of this book includes a printed facsimile example of Ruth's signature, which often confuses non-collectors.