A 1931 World Series souvenir Baseball bat without the mini pennant is worth about $100.-$200. in excellent to near/mint condition. The souvenir bats with the mini pennant tied to it sell as high as $300.
In a recent auction a 1932 New York Yankees Souvenir World Series 17 1/2" mini Bat without pennant sold for $161. A 1934 Cardinals World Series souvenir mini baseball bat with pennantsold for $225. Two others souvenir bats just reading "1930 World Series" without the mini pennant in less than excellent condition sold for $57. and the other in less than good condition (surface wear) sold for $37.
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The 1931 World Series featured the St. Louis Cardinals (4) and the Philadelphia Athletics (3) For a ticket stub from the St. Louis Cardinals played at Sportsman's Park the stub is worth about $200.-$300. For a ticket stub from the Philadelphia Athletics played at Shibe Park the stub is worth about $175.-$275. Prices are based on ticket stubs in excellent to near/mint condition. flaws such as rips, creases, and dull color will bring the price down. For more information on vintage baseball Tickets visit the link I left below
One of the most prized signatures in the hobby a Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The type of baseball will also effect the price with an Official American league baseball from Ruth's playing days being of the most value as a baseball from 1926.
A baseball in poor condition with a weak signature could sell in the $4,000. price range or less, and a minty baseball with a strong signature could sell in the $15,000 price range or more. But with all said the strength of the authenticity that accompanies the signature will hold the bulk of the value.
A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typified his pre-1928 autograph will sell at a higher value as well.
If the signature is not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
Photo Pennants are very popular with collectors. A 1968 Detroit Tigers World Series Picture Pennant is worth about $175.-$250. in excellent -near/mint condition. As with all collectibles condition is important, especially with the photo. These photos are typically creased. Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Any or all of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly, and lower the value. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Doctored pennants, a term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up. For more information, and pictures of this pennant see Related Links below.
This bat might have come with a mini pennant tied to it. A 1932 World Series, New York Yankees souvenir baseball bat without the mini pennant is worth about $100.-$200. in excellent to near/mint condition. The souvenir bats with the mini pennant tied to it sell as high as $300. Condition is everything.
In a recent auction a 1932 New York Yankees Souvenir World Series 17 1/2" mini Bat without pennant sold for $161. A 1934 Cardinals World Series souvenir mini baseball bat with pennant sold for $225. Two others souvenir bats just reading "1930 World Series" without the mini pennant in less than excellent condition sold for $57. and the other in less than good condition (surface wear) sold for $37.
"Black Bats" are highly sought after in excellent to near mint condition. Any grade lower will devalue the price considerably. A 1942 St. Louis Cardinals Black Bat is worth about $750. - $1,000.
This is the bat I was looking to buy. Around 15 years ago the bat was worth $350. Nowadays it is less. By the way it is very unique and given to the executives and players only.