Old Baseball Card Catalogs and Publications

frankhardy

Does anybody have any? I'm not talking about the 1980's either. I do have some of those. I'm talking about the 70's, the 60's, or even the 50's (if they go back that far). I think it would be neat to see some of those prices. Maybe $5.00 for a 52 Topps Mantle, or $25 for the whole set!

denwd1

on ebay nowtrader speaks

helionaut

The library near my house used to have a 1979 baseball card price guide, and several 70s Overstreet comics price guides. Really, really frustrating.

Allen

I remember reading somewherthat when the first price guide for baseball cards came out the 52T set was very cheap, but the Honus wagner was worth $50 even then. lol

bowdowntome

My 2nd edition of "The Sports Collectors Bible" (1977), which I bought new back then, has the 1952 Topps cards ranging from .60-$10, with the
antle, Dickey, Campy, Mathews and Robnison listed in the $75-$125 range. No price for the complete set. Those were the days! Only if I'd known then................sigh. Of course, I was only 14.

bishop

I have a copy of Price List No 19 dated January 15, 1967 from the Card Collector's Company in NY...Box 293 Fanklin Square NY 11010...

51 Blue Back set $10

A lot of all of the 52 Hi numbers (311-407) for $90 and 1-310 for $35

1955 set $ 12

56 Pins 5 @ 25 cents

1964 Stand Ups $ 2 ( can not tell if for set or singles)

It lists most Topps, Bowman and Fleer sets

Also some Football

It is B&W, bit has pictures

67standup

Can you find those Card Collector's price guides on Ebay? I just purchased a couple of Trader Speaks from the early '70s, but would really like to have something older. There's much enjoyment in reading old hobby literature.

bishop

I got this particular Catalog with an order. I started buying cards by the pack in 57. In 63 I started buying them in a series from the Card Collector's Company. I did that until whatever year they started selling whole sets. I think Woody Gelman owned it then . I think Larry Fritsch bought it out a few years back.

The Catalog is 10 pages and I would be happy to mail or fax you a copy. We could try placing orders.

67standup

That's very nice of you. I remember seeing various Gelman and Galasso ads, if I only knew. Please turn on your PM feature so I can send you my address. Thanks.

bishop

67standup...I did not even know I had a PM feature, let alone how to turn it on. I think you know bobsbbcards. He can give you my contact info. Well.... if he is in a good mood he can .