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Dec 05, 2019 author ron keurajian recentlyreleased the second edition of the book, baseball hall of fame autographs. Today we are joined by ron keurajian, author of the book baseball hall. Collecting sports autographs is a big business, with potentially lucrative paydays. Explore books by ron keurajian with our selection at. Ron keurajian began collecting autographs during the late 1970s. New jersey couple finds only known baseball signed by henry ford in box of knickknacks. Nov 30, 2016 collecting historical autographs by ron keurajian, 9781476664156, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ron s. President of the laurens kids foundation, acclaimed lobbyist and father of child sexual abuse survivor and activist, lauren book. A new book by long time autograph collectordealer ron keurajian is being released monday. Keurajian offers his significant expertise and passion in a book that will serve the novice autograph seeker and experienced collector. New edition of book covering baseball hall of fame autographs. A new price guide examines values of various signed mediums. This is the second book about autographs by keurajian, a commercial banker and attorney from michigan who also collects and.
Anyone serious about collecting or selling autographs will find this new book indispensable. I have also authored books and signature studies on autographs many of which can be found on this web site. Mar 03, 2019 six years after the original was released, the second edition of longtime collector ron keurajians book baseball hall of fame autographs is out, with some new features and content that werent part of the first one. In addition to discussing the ins and outs of collecting these autographs, and pitfalls to avoid, the book provides an entry on each hall of famer analyzing his signing style. What to buy, what to pay, and how to spot fakes ebook written by ron keurajian. More content, prices part of 2nd edition of baseball hall of. Collecting historical autographs by ron keurajian overdrive.
Keurajian says the exemplars in his book, which is. In his book, keurajian, a bank portfolio manager and attorney in the detroit area, shares 30 years worth of knowledge and experience. Collectors can compare signatures to the examples to determine the genuineness of autographs. Edited by scott ferkovich, the book contains indepth bios on all the players, as well as longtime owner frank navin. Collecting autographs puts me in touch with times past, keurajian writes in the preface of his new book, collecting historical. Keurajian told us, in my opinion the handwriting and signature featured on that index card is not joe dimaggio. Baseball autograph guide promises wealth of information. From sabr member ron keurajian at sports collectors digest on december 30, 2014. The one expert willing to go on the record with his opinion was ron keurajian, who is also the author of a recently released book that is described by his publisher, mcfarland, as a collectors handbook to hall of fame signatures. Six years after the original was released, the second edition of longtime collector ron keurajian s book baseball hall of fame autographs is out, with some new features and content that werent part of the first one a commercial banker and attorney by trade, keurajian has been collecting baseball autographs since he visited charlie gehringer in their shared detroit area neighborhood for. Collecting historical autographs by ron keurajian, 9781476664156, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Libros en idiomas extranjeros saltar al contenido principal. Today we are joined by ron keurajian, author of the book baseball hall of fame autographs. Every autograph collector or dealer will tell you the most important element of collecting or selling is the knowledge or facts about the item you are purchasing or marketing.
For experts and beginning collectors alike, here is a definitive guide to authentication of baseball hall of fame autographs, one of the most soughtafter forms of baseball memorabilia. The new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all hall of famers from the 19th century to the present day. Rons riveting book, baseball hall of fame autographs, is a. Khalil macks 2014 contenders football autographs finally arrive. Keurajian offers his significant expertise and passion in a book that will serve the novice autograph seeker and experienced. Similar to his excellent book on the signatures of baseball hall of famers, keurajian lends his expertise to the examination of the signatures of historical figures ranging from abraham lincolnto barak obama. Keurajian is a commercial banker by trade but has spent 35 years documenting and cataloging autographs. Ron keurajian, a commercial banker and attorney, has written numerous studies on baseball and vintage golf autographs. In addition to discussing the ins and outs of collecting thes. Ron keurajian author of baseball hall of fame autographs.
A reference guide is a 248page paperback covering a wide spectrum of topics based on the authors research and experiences over three decades in the hobby. Similar to his excellent book on the signatures of baseball hall of famers, keurajian lends his expertise to the examination of the signatures of historical figures ranging from abraham lincoln to barak obama. Jun 30, 2014 ron keurajian says the vast majority of baseball hall of fame autographs are fakes. This second edition, which expands on his original 2012 work, contains. A reference guide by ron keurajian, foreword by fay. New edition of book covering baseball hall of fame autographs released.
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