When and how do you decide to have photos PSA-certified?

[Schlesinj]

Have you purchased the book, I referenced the first post of the thread? It can save you fair amount of time and energy. Very informative and great reference.

[Johnphotoman]

Thank you, no I have not purchased the book. I do know about it, I tried a few years back to buy the book, but it was out of print. I went to the Library, but they do not have a copy. I tried to get it on loan from the libraries that had a copy- but they don't loan the book out, apparently it is considered a reference book. The only copies I have seen go for over $300. I will not be getting the book.

I have asked people about the book. It has a lot of good information, but not on the photos I have. Thanks to everybody posting here I have somewhat of a handle on the types of photos. Maybe my post makes it seem like I do not…but I am just trying to have as many conversations about the photos as I can. Thank you for the suggestion. I hope by talking about the photos I am not beating a dead horse; By going over the same thing here. I just find it very interesting to see other peoples thoughts on the subject. John.

[Johnphotoman]

From Keyman Collectibles: “A large 19.5" x 29.5" copy of the Jackie Robinson, Berk Ross photograph, with the white signature was salvaged in the 1973 renovation, of Yankee Stadium. It was believed to have hung in the halls of the stadium.”

Does anyone know about this, I know a few years back I saw an auction for this but when I mentioned it to someone (collector) they said it has nothing to with the photo because it was a sign? I had forgotten about that. I do not know if it could bring any clarity to the photo, if we had more information on the sign. But it does make the photo more interesting. John

[Schlesinj]

I have toured the new Yankee stadium and know they have a tremendous amount of photograph throughout the tour of major events. I suspect some of originals and some are copies, but certainly a great tour that they use to tell the story.

(Also a shout out to the museum in the stadium which houses a fantastic assortment of on loan memorabilia. Some of which you can hold (with gloves) like a Ruth bat).

[Johnphotoman]

Here is another interesting photo in my collection, Bobby Doerr. Notice the spelling on the photo, Bobbie Doerr. It is exactly the same image on the 1947 Homogenized Bond Bread card, D305.

But you never hear anyone talk about the name being wrong. In most collecting situations a mistake adds more value, one of a kind. But most people in this case have the opinion that it does not add any value. OK, but it does make the photo and card more interesting. And to me it is proof that the photo with the name on it came out circa 1947 the same time as the card and could have been made from the original negative. John.