(SPORTS BASEBALL) [Albert G Spalding editor] Group of 4 Spa

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(SPORTS--BASEBALL.) [Albert G. Spalding, editor.] Group of 4 "Spalding's Base Ball Guide and Official League Books" for 1883, 1891, 1899, and 1900. Numerous illustrations. 127, [17]; 214, [40]; 181, [23]; 206, [26] pages. 12mo, original pictorial wrappers (last two in color); 1883 and 1900 with minimal wear, 1891 lacking wrappers, 1899 wrappers chipped and coming detached, both with pencil notes and other wear. Chicago, 1883-1900

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The 1883 guide features a full-page portrait of champion batter Dan Brouthers, and another of editor Spalding. The 1899 and 1900 guides each feature 20 leaves of team portraits and other photographs.

WITH--2 other pieces of baseball ephemera:

Unopened pack of Home Run Cigarettes.

Faux banknote commemorating the National Base Ball League Season of 1887 with overprinting to advertise the Continental Clothing House of Des Moines, Iowa.