What is the value of a baseball signed by Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio and Casey Stengel?

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Unique items such as this ball often defy appraising through conventional sources and guides, and the process is far more subjective. Of particular note though, would be the all-important overall condition of the ball and autographs, as well as the placement of the signatures. The most important autograph is that of Ruth's, and ironically (at least in terms of logic applied by non-collectors), the signatures of Stengel and DiMaggio actually reduce value versus add, meaning a ball featuring only the signature of Babe Ruth would be more valuable than a similar ball offering multiple signatures. Other key factors include type of ball (is it an "Official American League" ball?), whether there are any "clubhouse signatures" (autographs signed for the ballplayers by ballboys, clubhouse attendants, etc). In instances of unique items such as this, the provenance; where, how and when the ball was obtained, may also impact value a lot. But authenticity and condition are the key factors with regard to value. If genuine and in presentable condition, your ball would fetch between $1500-3500, depending on the aforementioned variables.

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