REVISITED 30s Goldsmith / Spalding catalogs Scans Added

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Posted By: <b>Shawn Chambers</b><p>Hi guys,<br /><br />Sorry I don't have scans, but a friend of mine is downsizing his collection of magazines, etc. He has a 1937 Goldsmith sporting goods catalog and a 1939 Spalding sporting goods catalog which I really like (especially the Goldsmith). He has been very good to me through the years and I want to pay him a fair price, but have no idea about value. The Goldsmith in particular is in beautiful shape and chock full of glove pics. <br /><br />Any help would be greatly appreciated. I hope this is enough info for a ballpark (pun intended!) range. He also has a few teens publications that I will probably be asking for help on as well.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br /><br />Shawn<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>Shawn<br /><br />Prices for these range all over the map. While a particular catalog may be difficult to find, there are many of the type offered on ebay. Without a scan, it's difficult to say what they might sell for. Things such as a famous player or color photos clearly enhance the value.<br /><br />Max

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Posted By: <b>Shawn Chambers</b><p>Max,<br /><br />Thanks for the reponse.<br /><br />The Goldsmith seemed to be black and white.<br /><br />The Spalding has three athletes on the cover (one is Babe Ruth) and he is also featured on a full page pic inside. Of course, it's not all baseball.<br /><br />I will try to come up with photos.<br /><br />Shawn

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>Shawn<br /><br />At the high end of the spectrum I suspect, this beautiful catalog sold for $750<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2703748415_8048cd4f39.jpg"><br /><br />On the other hand, I picked up this really nice copy (without Ruth) for $69 on ebay<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2563052937_6f52b7abb5.jpg"><br /><br />Here's another $70 piece<br /><br /><img src="http://www.retro-ville.com/images/dm1913.jpg"><br /><br />Max<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Catalogs have really come down in price over the last few years as I suspect some of the well known authenticators and equipment collectors have already picked up most of the catalogs they were looking for. I generally see them selling in the $30-$100 range these days.

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>I'm averaging down Dan, just like my stock portfolio <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Shawn Chambers</b><p>Max,<br /><br />Wow, those are great and do help me quite a bit.<br /><br />He has a handful of the "Rule book" type booklets from the teens. One was from (I believe) 1913. It had Yerkes from the Red Sox on the cover. He also had a Federal League rule book from 1915. And a couple others from the teens. Most of his stuff is from the 50s (tons of media guides, yearbooks, Who's Who, etc.)which I've had a lot more experience with. Once he decides what he wants to get rid of, I'm going to try to help him move some on this board.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the pics and I look forward to doing the same!<br /><br />Shawn

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p><img src="http://www.cycleback.com/prints_files/75.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Clint</b><p>I would agree with Dan's estimates. <br /><br />The old catalogs are like pieces of art to me.<br /><br />Clint<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170326.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170348.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170377.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170391.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170409.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1217170450.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>Jimmy</b><p>I buy and sell a lot of catalogs, I agree with the above, prices have come down some over the last few years. Much of my own collection is D&M, Reach and Spalding. If you ever have questions, just email me<br /><br />Jimmy

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>If anyone is in a "helping" mood, and has any D & M Baseball Catalogues from the 1910s, I have a question... <br /><br />It's regarding D & M Reeded Shin Guards. Please email me if you have access to any info like this in the Draper Maynard Catalogues. Thanks so much! Mark

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>I just wanted to publicly and sincerely thank Clint. Not only did he locate the information I had been seeking... his D&M Catalogue Page came detached when he scanned it for me... such a bummer <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> <br /><br />Clint really went "above and beyond" to help a Forum Member. He provided info I could not find on Google (or anywhere else!) Just wanted to pass on my gratitude, and thank Clint for being one of the good people that make Net54 such a wonderful resource for collectors!<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Shawn Chambers</b><p>Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their information and sharing scans. <br /><br />I picked up the two shown: Goldsmith '37 and Spalding '39 and a Reach,Wright & Ditson from '39 (not pictured). The Goldsmith is so great to look at. I love the illustrations. I don't own a vintage glove and not much memorabilia, but you can bet I'll be buying one now! Besides Ruth on the cover, the Spalding also has the great 1839-1939 Centennial logo on the back cover. If anyone has seen either of these sell before and can give a definite price range...that would be great.<br /><br /><img src=http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3437742/aview/11spalding.jpg><img src=http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3437742/aview/11goldsmith.jpg>