Albert G Spalding (46 results)

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TRADE PAPERBACK. xxviii. + 550pp. Illustrated in black & white. Cartoons by Homer C. Davenport. Numerous photographs & drawings. Several fold-outs. Second to last fold-out CUT IN HALF along fore edge & laid in. FACSIMILE REPRINT of the 1911 edition. New Introduction by Benjamin G. Rader & added Index. VG. (top edge dust soiled/foxed, one fold-out illustration cut in half & laid in else covers & interior clean/tight/crisp. No writings).…

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. ISBN 0-9622874-1-5. Trade Paperback. First Printing of this reprint edition . Near Fine Condition. Flat spine and no creasing. A very bright attractive collectors grade copy. ISBN 0-9622874-1-5.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Step up to the plate with 'Our Base Ball Club: And How it Won the Championship,' a classic juvenile fiction title by Noah Brooks. This enduring baseball story celebrates the spirit of teamwork and the bonds of friendship formed on the diamond. Delve into the world of vintage sports literature, where the thrill of the game meets the timeless values of camaraderie and perseverance. This book offers a glimpse into an earlier era of baseball, capturing the excitement and challenges faced by young athletes striving for victory. Experience the journey as a team unites, hones their skills, and ultimately competes for the championship. More than just a sports story, 'Our Base Ball Club' is a testament to the power of dedication, sportsmanship, and the unwavering support of teammates. A must-read for baseball enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a heartwarming tale of youthful ambition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed history of the evolution and systems of America's national pastime: baseball. The author takes readers on a journey from the game's humble beginnings to its emergence as one of the most beloved sports in the world. Along the way, the author explores the contributions of key figures and teams, such as Abner Doubleday and the Knickerbockers, in shaping the rules and strategies that define the sport today. The book also delves into the cultural and social impact of baseball on American society, examining its role in fostering camaraderie, competition, and a sense of national identity. Through its exploration of baseball's rich history and enduring legacy, this book offers valuable insights into the development of one of America's most iconic pastimes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. This is a souvenir copy given to R.A. Goldberg (Rube Goldberg, only with a mistaken A.), in memory of Spalding at the 40th Anniversary of the NL dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NYC, on Feb.9, 1916 - as stated on the first blank page. Rube Goldberg was the previous owner's Grandfather. Dark navy, cloth covered boards, decorated in gilt titling & a ball player on left side of front panel are well-bound, light rubbing to spine ends & corners. Slight starting at souvenir page. A few tears along margins. Pages clean & sharp. cartoons by Homer C Davenport (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. (Baseball / American Sports / History) SPALDING, Albert G. America's National Game: Historic Facts Concerning the Beginning, Evolution, Development and Popularity of Base Ball With Personal Reminiscences of Its Vicissitudes, Its Victories and Its Votaries. New York: American Sports Publishing Company, 1911. FIRST EDITION. 8vo - 8" x 5-3/8". Original blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt-stamped titles and a decorative vignette of Uncle Sam holding a baseball bat to the front cover, with gilt titles to the spine. Plain endpapers. xix, [1], 542 pp., plus [5] fold-out plates. Extensively illustrated with a total of 114 black-and-white drawings and photographic plates, including 5 fold-out plates, and cartoons by Homer C. Davenport. This copy features a notable physical pen-to-paper addition, inscribed by the author in black fountain pen ink on a blank preliminary leaf: "To Mr. E. A. Steininger / with my compliments / A. G. Spalding / New York / Oct. 10 1911". Accompanied by a formal Letter of Authenticity issued by PSA/DNA Authentication Services. The physical condition of the item is graded VERY GOOD + (utilizing the standard antiquarian book grading scale for works on paper). The original blue cloth binding remains tight and structurally sound, showing only light rubbing to the head of the spine and corners, with minor wear to the tail of the spine. Internally, a minor bump to the upper front fore-edge of the text block slightly affects the outer margins of the first five leaves (comprising the inscription page, half-title, tissue-guarded portrait, frontispiece, and title page). The text block and fold-out plates otherwise remain bright, clean, and crisp. Published just four years before his death, Albert G. Spalding's monumental work stands as the definitive early history of baseball written by one of its foundational pioneers. Spalding's perspective was unique; he transitioned from a star pitcher in the 1870s to the co-founder of the A.G. Spalding & Bros. sporting goods empire, and eventually to a powerful executive shaping the National League. America's National Game serves partly as a historical record and partly as an ideological manifesto, tracing the sport from its evolutionary roots through its crucial growth in the military camps of the American Civil War, the formation of early professional clubs, and the international baseball tours. Melded with the sharp, political cartoons of Homer C. Davenport, the volume famously codified the "Mills Commission" narrative asserting baseball's purely American origins, establishing the book as an essential text for understanding the cultural mythos of the sport. While standard trade copies of Spalding's history circulated widely among sports enthusiasts in the early twentieth century, authentic presentation copies inscribed by Spalding at the time of publication are genuinely scarce. This specific volume was inscribed in New York on October 10, 1911, concurrently with the book's initial release and during the height of the 1911 World Series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. The presence of the accompanying five large fold-out plates—which detail historical team line-ups, early championship rosters, and stadium maps—presents a structural fragility point; these plates were frequently torn or misfolded by original readers. This copy remarkably preserves all five inserts intact, and its historical integrity is fully supported by the included PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. THIS EXCEPTIONAL, AUTHOR-INSCRIBED 1911 FIRST EDITION OF ALBERT G. SPALDING'S SEMINAL BASEBALL CHRONICLE, COMPLETE WITH ALL FIVE FRAGILE FOLD-OUT PLATES AND A PSA/DNA LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY, REPRESENTS A CRITICAL ACQUISITION FOR INSTITUTIONAL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OR EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COLLECTIONS DEVOTED TO THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN SPORTS, EARLY BASEBALL MEMORABILIA, OR THE SOCIAL HISTORY OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICANA. Davenport, Homer C. (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).…

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