Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook, 2d ed. [Paperback]

Dan Zachofsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2009

This second edition handbook provides readers with advice on obtaining autographed baseball memorabilia, whether through in-person or postal service requests. It also provides insight into the booming online market for memorabilia, with information on online auctions as well as working with fellow online collectors. The author discusses the process of designing a personalized memorabilia room and display, in addition to the most successful ways to authenticate memorabilia and a handy guide to acquiring the signatures of each living member of the Hall of Fame.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dan Zachofsky's book, Collecting Baseball Memorabilia, gives the passionate baseball collector a fun and detailed path toward assembling the best possible collection." --Miami Herald

About the Author

Broward County, Florida, educator Dan Zachofsky was named the state's Teacher of the Year in 1994. He is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: McFarland; 2 edition (February 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786441666
• ISBN-13: 978-0786441662
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,363,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Sports Memorabilia

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball Memories, March 30, 2000

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Frank (Brooklyn, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook (Paperback)

Since collecting baseball cards many years ago I have always been an admirer of Baseball memorabilia collections. I never started on because it always seemed too difficult. This book makes it easy. From the aficionado to the novice,from the young to the old,this book encompasses all aspects for starting,adding to, or preserving a baseball collection. Amazing insight into the collecting world it gives great advice and tips that are so valuable to a new or even seasoned collector. This book is the "Ball Four" for collectors as it gives an insiders view from someone did it. It has interesting comments and synopsis of Hall of Famers and baseball park and team information. Concise and easy to read with great photos and a foreword by the "Duke of Flatbush",my hero. A must read for anyone into collecting or who enjoys baseball memories.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Female Collector, April 19, 2000

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Jill Z. Jones "Jill" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook (Paperback)

This book is great for anybody that has an interest in collecting baseball memorablia. Mr. Zachofsky has unique suggestions for collecting autographs and how to display them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for collectors!, April 7, 2000

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Karen L. Ziemkowski (Tamarac, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift and was very impressed with the suggestions and the history it gave. I have since begun creating my own Baseball Memorabilia Room and I have even gotten a few Hall of Famer autographs. I find this book extremely helpful for any collectors, experienced or new to the hobby. I think this book is fantastic and it is the "BIBLE" of any collecting manual. With the upcoming baseball season, it really makes a great read especially if you're interested in starting a memorabilia room. The forward to the book is written by one of my all time favorites, Duke Snider -- very impressive! Also, I love the pictures that are included! I highly recommend this book!