It is hard to know what the value is, but since I just purchased this item at an auction I am posting it here for quick sale at $999. It appears to be the genuine thing and has a clipping inside of when Charles Schulz retired from syndication, his last cartoon strip that was published. There is a drawing of Snoopy inside the front cover with his stock saying to the person he signed it for. Anyway, before my kids sell this item on eBay or Amazon I thought I would give it a try here. Too late, it got posted on eBay. I am going to raise the price here until there is a bid on eBay. Email me any questions at admin@yque.com