This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2014
Offered is a Society for American Baseball Research founder Bob McConnell's personal hardcover edition of Athletic Sports Illustrated which was published in 1889 by Hubbard Brothers and features an introduction from 19th Century baseball pioneer Henry Chadwick. Book is stamped "Property of Lomaland School" and contains 711 numbered pages detailing "Athletic Sports in America, England & Australia. History Characteristics, Sketches of Famous Leaders, Organization and Great Contests of Baseball, Cricket, Football, La Crosse, Tennis, Rowing & Cycling. Also Including the Famous Around the World Tour of American Baseball Teams, Their Enthusiastic Welcomes, Royal Receptions, Banquets, Great Games Played Before Notables of Foreign Nations, Humorous Incidents, Interesting Adventures, Etc., Etc." Some wear and tearing to the binding though it does remain loosely attached. (64R0492)