Spalding Base Ball Scorebook No.2

[John V]

Is anyone familiar with these Spalding scorebooks, regarding age, rarity & value?
This one was scored on about half the available pages, by amateur teams. I see one on Ebay unused with a BIN of about $600, but can't imagine that's the going rate.

[ramram]

I've collected several of them through the years. Value is really based on age (pre-1900's) and content (what important teams/games are represented in the scorebook). Prices usually go from $20 on up depending on content but there's typically not a lot of demand. Always review the "sold" price and never the "asking" price to get an idea of value. A $600 BIN on a generic scorebook falls into the dreamer category.

Rob M.

[vintagesportscollector]

Age varies, but around 1910s -1920s for the one you have pictured. They are not rare, but earlier examples from late 19th century to 1900 are much harder to find. The example you show, if only scored by amateur teams that are not noteworthy, is worth about $30-40. The value is in the teams scored - if professional, value could be significant depending on teams/players.

[vintagesportscollector]

Rob posted first while I was typing, but I agree with all he wrote.

[John V]

Thanks for the info. Since posting, I researched two teams I saw in the scoring, Bucyrus and Shelby. If I'm correct, they're both in central Ohio.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by John V

Thanks for the info. Since posting, I researched two teams I saw in the scoring, Bucyrus and Shelby. If I'm correct, they're both in central Ohio.

Yup, that is correct.
FWIW, I believe that the book that you have is from the 1920's as well. I have one that looks just like it from 1926 that was used to score Ted Lyon's no-hitter in Boston as well as other Red Sox games.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Age varies, but around 1910s -1920s for the one you have pictured. They are not rare, but earlier examples from late 19th century to 1900 are much harder to find. The example you show, if only scored by amateur teams that are not noteworthy, is worth about $30-40. The value is in the teams scored - if professional, value could be significant depending on teams/players.

+1

[khkco4bls]

Here is mine from 1909 with many Hall of Famers from Chicago Pittsburgh, new york etc.

[John V]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Yup, that is correct.
FWIW, I believe that the book that you have is from the 1920's as well. I have one that looks just like it from 1926 that was used to score Ted Lyon's no-hitter in Boston as well as other Red Sox games.

Just to clarify, its not mine. An antique book seller has it in a local shop for $120. I'm glad I didnt spring for it.