Need info on vintage baseballs

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Posted By: Neal

Hi All,

I have an opportunity to pick up a small collection of vintage baseballs some still with original boxes. I was told one is a 1920’s Reach Official League Baseball. Anyone know value on a ball like this in very nice condition and if it had a box with it?

Thanks

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Depending on condition - unused ball (no sigs/no gameplay), still creamy white to off white, with bold stampings - I would say $400-$500. That's for the Reach Official League Ball with the Brown Box. It's a cool baseball, but it is not uncommon. If it were an official American League ball in the box with the same condition it would be valued around $800-$1000 for a 1920's model.

If you pick the collection up post some photos here - I love old baseballs.

edited spelling.

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Posted By: davidcycleback

There is an about 25 page pamphlet called "Vintage Baseballs" by Joe Phillips and Dave Bushing. It's a guide to dating and pricing, and covers most brands.

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Posted By: Neal

Thank You gentleman!

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Posted By: Jared

Where do you find this guide???

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Posted By: Larry

It'll be worth a lot more after someone adds an "authentic" Babe Ruth signature.