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Beckett Almanac of Baseball Cards and Collectibles: The Only Baseball Card and Collectible Book You'll Ever Need! (Paperback)

by James Beckett (Editor), Rich Klein (Editor), Grant Sandground (Editor)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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A truly exhaustive compilation of checklists and prices on more the 9,000 sets of baseball cards and countless baseball-related collectibles. Includes virtually all baseball collectibles produced in the last century. The most complete source of its kids, it's the ultimate reference tool for baseball collectors. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 1568 pages
  • Publisher: Beckett Publications (May 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1930692102
  • ISBN-13: 978-1930692107
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 2.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,767,987 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's ALL Here--Almost, September 4, 2000
By Dan Even (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
This almanac continues to expand -- and become better. Each year, it has added more sets, more details and more areas of collectibles. It is about to ``outgrow'' its covers. But that will be a long-range bonus for collectors. Beckett and able company will be forced to split the book, probably taking out minor league cards. The editors have become particularly adept at adding team-issued sets. A complete checklist of McCarthy baseball cards -- rumored for No. 6 -- would be a great addition. The only improvement I would like to see would be for more details on some sets and certain variations in a set (how to tell them apart). If you are a serious collector of baseball items, this is one of the few MUST books for your book shelf. And it's getting better and better with each edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Baseball Cards, February 15, 2002
By John J. Rinck (Hollister, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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If you collect baseball cards you absolutely must have this book. It catalogs virtually every baseball card ever made, including variations and errors.

Why only four stars and not five? Subtle reasons, mostly. The main reason is that this book, despite being released recently, does not do a very good job of covering the professionally graded baseball card market. This is even more surprising as Beckett does have a grading service of their own. As such, the sections covering the history of baseball cards and how to grade cards is lacking and is pretty much a reprint of what's been appearing in Beckett books like this one for over fifteen years. They really could have done a better job of modernizing those sections.

However, as a reference book to help identity cards and give approximate values, this book cannot be beat. Buy it now!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, Why Publish The Beckett Annual?, October 16, 2003
By MadMacs (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
An absolute must for the advanced collector.

This comprehensive volume combined with Krause's Annual Standard Catalog Of Baseball Cards, are the two most important tools for anyone serious about baseball card collecting.

My only gripe is Beckett simultaneously publishing their inferior 'Baseball Annual' at the same time. It's clearly inferior to their Almanac and borders on customer abuse offering a "lite" version for the ignorant just to make more money.

Still, that problem issue aside, the Almanac is a must-have if you're going take your collection to the next level.

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this book has it all. It has very concise lists of baseball cards. My husband uses it every day when cataloging his cards. It was worth the price.
Published on March 10, 2007 by Carol A. Fairbrother

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any serious baseball card collector
the 2005 edition of Beckett Almanac Of Baseball Cards And Collectibles, which even includes Canadian cards from 1912 to modern times - and coins, pins, stickers, team yearbooks... Read more
Published on December 8, 2005 by Midwest Book Review

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it is very detailed from cards 1953 to 1999 this is a great beckett with tons of minor league cards and other miselanioues things like penates and all other kinds of stuff this... Read more
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