Description: This is a beautiful example of the 1887 "Our National Game" scrapbook. It features 6 beautifully colored lithographs of baseball scenes. The lithographs are attributed to real baseball fields from the era. St. George Grounds, Staten Island & Washington Park, Brooklyn are believed to be the inspiration for the images. The lithographed pages all all tighlty attached to the binding. One of the non-litho pages is loose. The backs of each lithograph as well as the other pages are covered in newspaper clippings and images from the time period. Book is ~14in x 11in. PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS FOR CONDITION Please message me if you have questions or would like additional photos! :D AI description below Our National Game: A book published in 1887 by Liebenroth Von Auw & Co. that is considered one of the most sought-after 19th-century publications. The book is associated with baseball, which was becoming more popular in the United States at the time. In 1887, the San Francisco Chronicle called baseball fever an "epidemic" and noted that the game had been popular in the city since the Civil war.
Price: 1099.99 USD
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
End Time: 2024-12-16T00:45:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sport: Baseball
Year: 1887
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes
