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hankronLuckily, a very early figure 8 ball is worth more than a belt ball.
Most types are easy to identify: figure eight (2 '8' panels like today), gusset ball (H-pattern stitching like gusset long underwear), belt ball (looks like it was made from a heavy belt) and lemon peal (triangulars like lemon or orange sections). For very early balls, figure 8 and gusset balls are typically the most expensive-- though an early ball of any style is worth $.