What is the value of a 1932 hotel guest card signed by Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Henry Johnson G W Pipgrass and Art Jorgens that includes a photo and story?

Answer 1

This sounds like a very nice bit of unique signed Baseball memorabilia, particularly because it includes a substantial element of provenance: the who, what, when and where of its history. Genuine Autographs of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are highly sought by collectors and potentially very valuable. Presuming authenticity, values can range dramatically -- one can presume at minimum, $1,000 to as much as $3,000 for the lot. Key factors above and beyond authenticity are: the placement and clarity of the signatures (the bigger and bolder, the better), and the all-important overall condition and aesthetic of the pieces and potential for display. With autographs, a picture is truly worth the proverbial thousand words, and can save alotta time in the authentication, appraisal, and selling process.