REA lot 382 Brown Flipbook

[x2drich2000]

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bidplace.aspx?itemid=27490

This lot caught my eye yesterday afternoon, but I held off due to my lack of knowledge. At first glance I thought it was one of the Winthrop moving postcards. Does anyone know any details on these flipbooks? How rare/difficult are they to find? Number of different players produced? Do they have the same footage as the Winthrop's? How much are they normally worth?

Thanks
DJ

[drcy]

I've seen one or two others of the Brown. The obvious problem with the REA example is the front damage. Another and better condition Brown sold for maybe $600-$800 ten years ago-- if memory serves me.

All Pre-WWI baseball flip books are rare, but priced a lot cheaper than comparative cards. Flip books in general are many less plentiful than cards, and there are several different of Babe Ruth.