What is the value of a newspaper signed by Babe Ruth from the day he hit his 500th homerun?

Babe Ruth Signed Newspaper

Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature. Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.

The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.

In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is.

In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. As with the signed Newspaper value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The quality of the newspaper signed and how well it displays the signature will effect the price.

A Babe Ruth signed Photo is worth about $3,500.- $5,000. The signed newspaper would fall into this category with added value if the newspaper displays the signature well. The collectible value of the 500 Home run paper will ad value as well but the low grade paper used with newspapers could hamper the value. The newspaper must be well preserved. Collectors will not spend big money on a signed item that will flake away in time.

In a few recent auctions a signed 3 x 5 photo sold for $5,377.50. a large 17 x 21 fountain pen signed photo with inscription sold for $23,900. The average photo sold for about $3,000. - $4,000

The signature should be bold, strong, and stand out in contrast to the photo. A weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.

If the signature is not properly authenticated the signed newspaper could sell at half the market value or less.

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