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calling AntiqueTiger - are old yearbooks worth anything?
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:30 am
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:30 am
I came into possession of some really old University of Kansas yearbooks - 1906,1907,1908. The basketball sections have the photos of Forrest "Phog"Allen as basketball player (one and only year) and as a coach, as well as James Naismith. All of the pages are in what I would call excellent condition. Before the first 350 reference - are these worth anything?
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:33 am to cable
Depends. Any SCOTUS nominees in those yearbooks from the early 1900’s?
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 9:35 am
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:33 am to beauxgy
Inb4 someone incorrectly uses the terms "supply and demand" or "over and under"
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:52 am to LCA131
I lost my old HS yearbook in a house fire. I've searched Ebay for any copies and none have shown up for my year. If one popped up I'd probably pay as much as $50 for one. So they are worth something to someone.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 9:53 am to cable
I’ve got the Gumbo from 97 or 98 where that baw whips it out. That has to be worth some bucks.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 10:00 am to cable
There's u of kansas one on ebay from 1904 that sold for $15, but that was on auction. I don't see anymore listed, I would list it for $100 buy it now. The right person will come around and buy it.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 10:01 am to cable
its worth what a buyer is willing to give.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 10:03 am to OysterPoBoy
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I’ve got the Gumbo from 97 or 98 where that baw whips it out. That has to be worth some bucks.
1998 is the one you are referring to.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 10:06 am to cable
Personally, I don't think they would be worth a whole lot, even with James Naismith in there. Now, if it was his copy or one signed by him, it would be worth a little more. If each was only worth $15-$20 you may consider just donating them to the university's library.
Most old books are not worth a whole lot, unless it is that rare first edition, signed by someone notable, and/or the personal copy of someone notable.
Most old books are not worth a whole lot, unless it is that rare first edition, signed by someone notable, and/or the personal copy of someone notable.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 11:27 am to MikeBRLA
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1998 is the one you are referring to.
Was that you?
Posted on 5/3/21 at 11:31 am to cable
the only yearbook i ever heard selling for decent money was the one with Natalie Hershlag in it.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 11:32 am to PSU2LSU
quote:You can get a replica on classmates.com.
I lost my old HS yearbook in a house fire.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:49 pm to CAD703X
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1900 Groton, Mass., very rare ... $4,000.
Amelia Earhart, 1914 Hyde Park High, Ill....$1,800.
Ernest Hemmingway, 1917 Oak Park High, Illinois...$4,000.
John Wayne, 1925 Glendale High, Calif. Original name, Marion Mitchell Morrison. Not only was he president of his class, but he was the Chairman of the Senior Dance ..$2,500.
Ronald Reagan, 1928 Dixon High, Ill....$2,500.
John F. Kennedy, 1935 Choat, Connecticut.$3,500.
John Glenn, 1939 New Concord High, Ohio...$800.
Marilyn Monroe, 1942 West Los Angeles High, Calif., as a sophomore, did not graduate...$2,000.
Paul Newman, 1943 Shaker High, Ohio...$700.
Mickey Mantle, 1949 Commerce High, Okla. He was not only a great athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, but was also in the school play (a thespian!). Graduated with 49 students....$2,500.
James Dean, 1949 Fairmont High, Ind....$2,000.
Elvis Presley, Humes High, Memphis, Tenn. His major was "shop." In the "Senior Predictions" section, the yearbook predicts Elvis will be playing in a "hillbilly band."...$1,500, inscribed...$3,500.
Wilt Chamberlian, 1955 Overbrook High, Phil, Penn...$1500.
Janis Joplin, 1960 Jefferson High, Port Arthur, Tex....$800.
Harrison Ford, 1960 Main East High, Parkridge, Ill.... $600.
Bill Clinton, 1964 Hot Springs High, Ark....$800.
Meryl Streep, 1967 Bernards High, New Jersey.....$400.
Robin Williams, 1969 Redwood High, Larkspur, Calif..$400.
Oprah Winfrey, 1971 East Nashville High. Was in the National Forensic League, the Honor Society, was voted "Most Popular" and Vice President of her class..$400.
Madonna, 1976 Adams High, Rochester, Mich....$600.
Michael Jordan, 1981 Laney High, Wilmington, North Carolina....$1,800.
Brad Pitt, 1982 Kickapoo High, Springfield, Missouri.....$300.
Shaquille O'Neal, 1989 Cole High, San Antonio, Tex....$1,500.
Most celebrity yearbooks of the modern era 1960s-1990s go for $100 to $200. This especially includes the myriad of television personalities, the flash-in-the-pan actors and pop singers. The list I gave you was top heavy on the big name people. Other examples are:
Bon Jovi just sold for $150 in auction.
Bob Crane (Hogan's Hero's) brought $125.
David Letterman goes now for about $200.
Jaclyn Smith (Charlie's Angels)...$90.
Barry Bonds, who just broke the homerun record ...$250.
Ron Howard ...$200
Roseanne Barr (Roseanne)...$150.
Tom Selleck...$100.
Yearbooks
plus these are extremely old and I'd guess extremely rare photos
Amelia Earhart, 1914 Hyde Park High, Ill....$1,800.
Ernest Hemmingway, 1917 Oak Park High, Illinois...$4,000.
John Wayne, 1925 Glendale High, Calif. Original name, Marion Mitchell Morrison. Not only was he president of his class, but he was the Chairman of the Senior Dance ..$2,500.
Ronald Reagan, 1928 Dixon High, Ill....$2,500.
John F. Kennedy, 1935 Choat, Connecticut.$3,500.
John Glenn, 1939 New Concord High, Ohio...$800.
Marilyn Monroe, 1942 West Los Angeles High, Calif., as a sophomore, did not graduate...$2,000.
Paul Newman, 1943 Shaker High, Ohio...$700.
Mickey Mantle, 1949 Commerce High, Okla. He was not only a great athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, but was also in the school play (a thespian!). Graduated with 49 students....$2,500.
James Dean, 1949 Fairmont High, Ind....$2,000.
Elvis Presley, Humes High, Memphis, Tenn. His major was "shop." In the "Senior Predictions" section, the yearbook predicts Elvis will be playing in a "hillbilly band."...$1,500, inscribed...$3,500.
Wilt Chamberlian, 1955 Overbrook High, Phil, Penn...$1500.
Janis Joplin, 1960 Jefferson High, Port Arthur, Tex....$800.
Harrison Ford, 1960 Main East High, Parkridge, Ill.... $600.
Bill Clinton, 1964 Hot Springs High, Ark....$800.
Meryl Streep, 1967 Bernards High, New Jersey.....$400.
Robin Williams, 1969 Redwood High, Larkspur, Calif..$400.
Oprah Winfrey, 1971 East Nashville High. Was in the National Forensic League, the Honor Society, was voted "Most Popular" and Vice President of her class..$400.
Madonna, 1976 Adams High, Rochester, Mich....$600.
Michael Jordan, 1981 Laney High, Wilmington, North Carolina....$1,800.
Brad Pitt, 1982 Kickapoo High, Springfield, Missouri.....$300.
Shaquille O'Neal, 1989 Cole High, San Antonio, Tex....$1,500.
Most celebrity yearbooks of the modern era 1960s-1990s go for $100 to $200. This especially includes the myriad of television personalities, the flash-in-the-pan actors and pop singers. The list I gave you was top heavy on the big name people. Other examples are:
Bon Jovi just sold for $150 in auction.
Bob Crane (Hogan's Hero's) brought $125.
David Letterman goes now for about $200.
Jaclyn Smith (Charlie's Angels)...$90.
Barry Bonds, who just broke the homerun record ...$250.
Ron Howard ...$200
Roseanne Barr (Roseanne)...$150.
Tom Selleck...$100.
Yearbooks
plus these are extremely old and I'd guess extremely rare photos
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:33 pm to Gcockboi
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There's u of kansas one on ebay from 1904 that sold for $15, but that was on auction. I don't see anymore listed, I would list it for $100 buy it now. The right person will come around and buy it.
Phog is in the 1906 as a player - the only year he played and 1907 and 1908 as a coach.
Naismith is in 1906 and 1907 as the coach. 1904 is just an old yearbook, at least as far as I know.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:37 pm to cable
I have a 1958 LSU yearbook. Worth anything?
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