If you have tow separate Autographs they should be valued as such, and not as a set. Value will depend on a number of factors including what item is signed. Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature. Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature,and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.
The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed Baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.
In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is.
A Ty Cobb Single Signed Baseball is worth about $5,000.-$8,000. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. A pristine example of Ty Cobb's signature on a baseball could sell Higher than $10,000. A Ty Cobb Cut signature is worth about $1,000. -$1,500. In a recent auction a Ty Cobb Single Signed OAL (Harridge) Baseball sold for $5,078.75 Inscription will sell at a higher price. I have found a lot of baseballs dated by Ty Cobb, and one signed and Inscribed "July 16 1949" sold for $11,950.00. Personal inscription such as "Good Luck John" could sell for less.
signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. For more information, and a sample of Ty Cobb's signature visit the link I left below.
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Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.
It doesn't' matter too much on which card was signed. In general, collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value of the card as a collectible. If the signature has a lower value than the card it will lower the value of the card. The un-signed card will have a higher value.