Sold for:
$420
$420
Juvenile Pastimes or Girls' and Boys' Book of Sports . New Haven: S. Babcock, 1850. 24mo, title page dated 1849, in blue printed wrappers, 16 pages, with an illustrated border on the front and back covers, wood engravings throughout, single signature, covers tender, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. This diminutive publication includes an early mention of baseball, and two illustrations of children playing the game.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-06-01
