Download or read book The Standard Guide to Collecting Autographs written by Mark Allen Baker and published by . This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've ever had an interest in collecting autographs, or are already a seasoned collector, this reference and price guide is the one volume you'll look to again and again. With pricing for all key autograph categories, informative insight into market trends, and hundreds of signature samples pictured, this book will open your eyes to this fascinating and fun hobby. More than 15,000 names are listed in easy-to-use categories. From Babe Ruth to George Washington to Madonna, this volume covers notables from dozens of subcategories. Features include: More than 50,000 autograph values -- 15,000 names in all; more than 800 facsimile signatures; and a handy index for speedy location of your favorite personality, sports hero, or historical figure.