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Barry Halper Collection of Baseball Memorabilia

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"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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2000


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 928 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810967049


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 2.5 x 11.13 inches


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    • Extra! Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Format: Paperback
Very cool piece of history in this great baseball book. If you are a baseball aficionado like me this is the book for you!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019 by Angel
    • A superb collection of photos!
Format: Paperback
Not only is the collection of photos incredibly extensive, but the colors are great. This is a real treat for anyone who loves baseball and ephemera.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015 by Steve L.
    • Five Stars
Format: Paperback
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018 by kelvin johnson
    • If you love historic baseball this set is for you
Format: Paperback
Barry Halper and I became friends as the result of being two of four roommates in a physical rehabilitation facility in West Orange, NJ, he being there for treatment due to cardiac and diabetic complications, I as the result of an auto accident. Barry could have afforded his own wing in the place but he wasn't the sort of entitled twit one encounters so often these days (Christopher Reeve, another quondam resident, I'll offer as an example of the latter). Anyway, had it not been for the visit of a friend who knew of Barry's collection, privately apprising me of same, I rather doubt I'd ever have heard it from him. What I did learn during many late night conversations when pain prevented sleep was that his love of the game of baseball exceeded even my own. He was a humble man prompted by an abiding enthusiasm, and I think it's a damn shame that a lying sack of s*** like Peter Nash took advantage of his demise to make all sorts of base and baseless accusations (no baseball humor intended, the subject being anything but humorous), intended to throw suspicion from his own nefarious activities, which had to be addressed and countered by others after Barry's passing. Buy this set of books, which, aside from being a sumptuous photographic feast of baseball memorabilia, is more affordable than when originally issued. If you're interested in historical baseball you really can't afford not to treat yourself to this magnificent collection, the life's work of an unassuming man whose character has been besmirched by a ne'er-do-well (and ain't that the way of the world?). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015 by AWReet
    • Incredible Pictoral History of the Artifacts of the Game
Format: Paperback
Only one word describes the catalog set.....INCREDIBLE. As a life-long baseball fan, collector, dealer, etc, this set of catalogs, pictures in beautiful crystal clear color, many of the artifacts of America's National Pasttime. Many people were upset at Halper for breaking this collection up. Contratry to that opinion, I believe breaking the collection up allowed SO many people to share in the history of the game. Five million dollars worth of collectibles were purchased by MLB for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Twenty two million dollars worth were auction in the Sotheby's auction and an unknown amount on amazon.sothebys.com. These catalogs contain relics from every facet of the game......baseball cards dating back to the 1880's.....team and individual photos dating back even farther.....uniforms, bats, balls, gloves from nearly every hall of famer......personal trophies like triple crown, Cy Young, MVP and so much more. Nowhere will you find such a book that illustrates why Baseball is woven through the fabric of America than this catalog. The lot descriptions are carefully crafted to be both a history lesson and a thought (and pocketbook) provoking snapshot of baseball. Never again will there be such a collection amassed. No one has the access to players and probably the funds to acquire such a collection....you get a glimpse at everything important about baseball. Everything good about baseball.....you forget about the strike of 1994, you forget about the high paid cry babies of today and remember the guys that played the game for one reason.....the love of the game. There was team loyalty, work ethics, and so much more that baseball and America as a whole is sometimes seriously lacking today. Spend the bucks.....you won't regret it...... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2000 by Harold T. Boblitt
    • Wonderful pictures and attention to detail
Format: Paperback
This is an incredible reference, especially for uniforms. The pictures and detail are amazing, and you can generally tell what people thought was real, and what people did not from looking at the prices. The attention to detail in the descriptions is really helpful in identifying stuff today. I wish there were more photos, and sometimes I wish there was an acknowledgement of some of the controversey surrounding some of the items. I really am in awe of the folks who put together this beautiful book, and the incredible pictures. I think this is a great starting point for anyone collecting seriously. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2001 by A music fan
    • To bad most of it is fake.
Format: Paperback
I have had this book collection for years. I bought it as Costco about 8 to 10 years ago. It is truly amazing to see everything this man had collected. Unfortunately it is now come to light that most of it is fake. He made it up, stole it, or paid people to lie about it for him. Turns out he was the Barry Madoff of Sports Collectables. He even fooled the MLB Hall of Fame (they ended up returning most of the 7 million dollars worth of bogus stuff they bought) and Billy Crystal paid over $230,000 for a bogus Mantle glove. Sad. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2011 by Jason Eggert
    • Halper's collection
Format: Paperback
The pictures are indeed magnificent, however, I must demur about the accompanying text which does not provide appropriate, tightly written or in some instances, historically accurate information.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2005 by Professor Rowe

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