Description
Book Synopsis: "This is a collection of holy icons and sacred documents, amassed by one of the game's high priests. This is no mere 'baseball memorabilia.' It is baseball's heritage." - Peter Golenbock
Last September, Sotheby's held an auction of the greatest private collection of baseball memorabilia ever assembled-the Barry Halper Collection. With most of the nearly 2,500 items selling above the high estimate-including the 1920 signed agreement selling Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees ($189,500), the only signed Ty Cobb jersey ($332,500), and Mickey Mantle's glove (purchased by Billy Crystal for $239,000)-the sale earned a record-breaking $21.8 million.
This spring, in time for baseball season, Abrams is proud to offer Sotheby's elegant, slipcased three-volume catalogue of the Barry Halper Collection at a special low price. Originally sold by Sotheby's for $80.00, this deluxe set includes more than 1,500 color photographs of the finest, rarest mementos from every era of baseball, each individually described, a wealth of anecdotes and historical information, and the final auction price list. This is the ultimate dream book for any baseball fan. Three volumes, slipcased. 1,623 illustrations, 1,573 in full color, separate price list, 8 x 10 5/8"
PETER GOLENBOCK is a best-selling sportswriter whose books include Dynasty: The New York Yankees 1949-1964 and Wrigleyville: A Magical History Tour of The Chicago Cubs. YOGI BERRA and TED WILLIAMS are both members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. SELBY KIFFER is senior vice president of the Department of Books and Manuscripts, Sotheby's New York.
Details
Calling all baseball fanatics! Are you looking to dive deep into the rich history and heritage of the game? Look no further than the incredible Barry Halper Collection of Baseball Memorabilia Book. This extraordinary three-volume set, originally sold by Sotheby's for $80.00, is now available at a special low price just in time for baseball season. Get ready to embark on a journey through the holy icons and sacred documents meticulously collected by one of the game's high priests, Barry Halper himself.
Imagine flipping through more than 1,500 stunning color photographs that showcase the finest and rarest mementos from every era of baseball. Each item is individually described, providing you with a wealth of anecdotes and historical information that will truly transport you back in time. From the 1920 signed agreement selling Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, to the only signed Ty Cobb jersey and Mickey Mantle's glove, this collection is a treasure trove of baseball greatness.
Not only does this meticulously crafted book offer you a comprehensive view of the Barry Halper Collection, but it also includes the final auction price list. You'll have an insider's look at the record-breaking sale that earned an astonishing $21.8 million at Sotheby's. With its elegant slipcase and its measurements of 8 x 10 5/8 inches, this deluxe set is the ultimate dream book for any baseball enthusiast.
To make sure you don't miss this incredible opportunity, click the link below to secure your copy of the Barry Halper Collection of Baseball Memorabilia Book at our special low price. Don't let this chance slide past you. Get ready to immerse yourself in baseball history like never before!
Discover More Best Sellers in Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions
Shop Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions
Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi
$33.55
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi
$40.49
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Imperial Colors: The Roman Portrait Busts of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna: The Ezkenazi Museum of Art
Art in Nature: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
$9.95
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Art in Nature: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Muraqqa': Imperial Mughal Albums from the Chester Beatty Library
$352.60
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Muraqqa': Imperial Mughal Albums from the Chester Beatty Library
The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures mid-1977-1980 (Volume 6)
$750.00
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures mid-1977-1980 (Volume 6)
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism: Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art
$28.70
Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Impressionism and Post-Impressionism: Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art
