Ed Bolden Negro League signed letters value?

[Lonzilla]

I recently acquired a few Negro League historic items and would like some information as to the value of them
First is a NY Black Giants mailing envelope, postmarked March 21, 1933. It's addressed to Paul Kelsh, Jr who was a Philadelphia ballplayer, or aspired to be. Therer's no records of him playing in any of the major teams, but Philly had alot of different black leagues I'm told.
The 2nd item I got, also addressed to Mr Kelsh, is an envelope from Ed Bolden's Phantoms, Darby PA ("Champions Inter-Urban Twi-Light League 1929-30-31") dated April 11, 1932. There's a letter inside on team stationery, typed and signed by Edward Bolden.
This letter pretty much tells Mr Kelsh that because the team has no home field they can't really give him a full tryout, but he's welcome to workout with the team.
The last item is a Philadelphia Stars envelope and letter on team stationery dated April 9, 1935. It is typed and starts out "Dear Friend Paul" it is also signed by Ed Bolden, and in the letter he wishes Paul Kelsh a speedy recovery (it was sent to Mercy Hospital, 50th & Woodland Ave, Philly). The letter also mentions the team's next few games at the time: 'Next Sunday we will play Wentz-Olney at Front and Chew Streets. Easter Sunday the White League team in Reading, Pa. The Sunday following Rapheal, 58th & Elmwood Ave."
I'm sure it's all quite rare, and again they seem like items which would sell for a decent amount and I would like to sell them. I hope the pictures show up, this isn't exactly my strong suit


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[prewarsports]

You never know with stuff like this. I had a 1913 Cuban Stars signed letter on team stationary by a guy who was a rarer signature then Bolden with amazing content that sold in a Legendary Auction last year for $350 (Which I thought was VERY low but it is what it is). I think it is worth in the $600 range for the signed letter and a few hundred bucks for the cool envelope. Just my opinion but I have owned several similar items so you are going to be in that range somewhere.

[Lonzilla]

Thanks for the info, so around $1500 for the 2 letters w/ envelopes and the additional NY envelope? Wow, glad I didn't sell them yet, I didn't know what to think since stuff like this doesn't turn up everyday

[prewarsports]

That would be on the high end, RETAIL but I think the items are worth somewhere around $1000-$1400 for the three items, but that is just a guess. Like I said, I sold a letter which in my opinion was superior to yours in a MAJOR auction for $350 so you could put yours up and get $500 for the three as well, you just never know. That is my opinion on the full retail value. The amount you would get on ebay or by selling all together would be less I am sure.

Rhys Yeakley

[Lonzilla]

Thanks again, I do plan on selling them just haven't figured out which route to go yet, and also whether to piece them out or sell them as a lot to one person. I hate dealing with ebay, and a couple auction houses haven't responded so I'll probably end up selling them to someone through here once I get offers.
You never know what you'll find in a box of crap at a flea market, I'm still stunned

[collectbaseball]

You found those at a flea market!? Damn. I've gotta get out there and go treasure hunting.

[Lonzilla]

I want to sell the items, so the best offer per piece or for the whole lot gets them. I hope to have this all taken care of with "who gets what" by the end of the week.
Both of the Ed Bolden letters have the original team envelopes
NY Black Giants envelope is split 1/3 along the bottom
thanx for everyone's help who gave me the right info on this stuff
-Lon