Looking for a beginner book on baseball collectables
 

I am just getting into this and need a good reference book on baseball collectables. I am not into the cards just the gear. Bats, mitts, and other equipment. I have to order it over the web since I live in the boonies and our bookstore is almost nonexistant. thanks for your advice.

getting started with vintage bb equipment
 

Here are some web sites you are definitely going to want to check out if you are getting started in the area of vintage equipment...

www.baseballglovecollector.com
www.jmginc.us
www.glovecollector.com
www.dugouttreasures.com
www.playokantiques.com
www.vintagebaseballgloveforum.com/phpBB3/

Good luck and welcome to the hobby!

memorabilia sources
 

Some excellent books on memorabilia include:

1) Complete Guide to Baseball Memorabilia by Mark Larson

2) Sports Equipment Price Guide by Dave Bushing

These I consider to be foundation references for memorabilia collectors to help identify and date various pieces.

John

Equipment book
 

This is a great book that includes tons of color images, and price estimates.

Antique Sports Uniforms & Equipment: Baseball - Football - Basketball 1840-1940

bat literature
 

For bats, Dave Bushing's Mastronet Reference and Price Guide for Collecting Game Used Bats taught me a lot. I suppose Vince Malta's later and bigger Complete Guide to Louisville Slugger Professional Player Bats could stand alone, now. I enjoy reading things at the Mears sight, by the way.