The American Boys’ Book of Games and Sports. New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1864. 8vo. Frontispiece, illustrated. Publisher’s blue cloth with titles gilt stamped (crudely rebacked, chipping at spine head, rubbing to extremities). Noteworthy for the inclusion of a ten page section providing detailed rules of “base-ball” - one of the first books published to do so. Engravings of positions, pitching and batting styles, and catching techniques. A scarce work. Provenance: Elliot Williams (sticker), Milbourne Christopher (sticker). Toole Stott 14.
The American Boys’ Book of Games and Sports. New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1864. 8vo. Frontispiece, illustrated. Publisher’s blue cloth with titles gilt stamped (crudely rebacked, chipping at spine head, rubbing to extremities). Noteworthy for the inclusion of a ten page section providing detailed rules of “base-ball” - one of the first books published to do so. Engravings of positions, pitching and batting styles, and catching techniques. A scarce work. Provenance: Elliot Williams (sticker), Milbourne Christopher (sticker). Toole Stott 14.
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