Big Band Autograph books from the 1930s and 40s

by Donald Wilkes
(Santa Monica, CA)

I recently found an old autograph book at a Michigan antique show of famous Big Band Jazz musicians including Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Kay Kyser, Woody Herman, Jimmy Dorsey, Helen O'Connell, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Cab Callaway, Ozzie Nelson and many others.

I am curious as to what you think the value is of this collection for insurance purposes.
Thanks and best regards.

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Aug 23, 2010
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by: Bill

That's a treasure trove of big band/swing autographs. I think this is an undervalued segment of the autograph hobby, and one with good growth potential.

Here are estimates at retail:

Duke Ellington - $150
Tommy Dorsey - $75
Gene Krupa - $100
Kay Kyser - $15
Woody Herman - $25
Jimmy Dorsey - $70
Helen O'Connell - $15
Lionel Hampton - $25
Count Basie - $100
Cab Callaway - $50
Ozzie Nelson - $35

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