A 1969 New York Yankees yearbook with the Mickey Mantle - Mel Stottlemyre cover is worth between $40.00 - $75.00 Value is based on average prices from recently closed auctions of publications in excellent condition. Issues in mint condition or in less than excellent condition will sell higher or lower accordingly. If the Yearbook was signed on the cover the value of the yearbook would be lowered, and the bulk of the value will be dictated by the signature. (about $125. -$250.) Because the Mickey Mantle signature is on the inside, the yearbook holds it's value but, the value of the signature is lowered as it cannot be displayed, but as a package, the value of the yearbook can be added to the signature. The Mickey Mantle signature would be valued as a "Cut signature" and is worth about $50.-$120. Prices will vary based on type of authenticity, and condition. Signatures that are not authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. 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.
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The 1961 World Series program/scorecard pictures manager Ralph Houk, not Mickey Mantle. A 1961 New York Yankees World Series program played at Yankee Stadium is worth about $100.-$150. in excellent - near/mint condition. As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more.
Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will.
A Mickey Mantle signed yearbook in general is worth about about $150.-$300. Price will vary based on condition of both the signature, yearbook, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The paper of the yearbook could tend to deteriorateover time, and collectors will not pay top dollar. Part of the value will be determined by how well the yearbook displays the signature. The type of ink used, and how it stands out in contrast to the yearbook.. Sharpie would be most preferred.
Authentic-$450-$465 (mint condition/original packaging)
Imitation Card can be easily sold for $350-$400 (near mint condition). Does not need to be in original packaging.