19th Century Woodcut Collection, with rare h-o-famers, teams--reduced--

[dougscats]

There are four non-Harper's:

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 23, 1885, p.221: "... Sketches at the Polo Grounds during the League Championship Game between the New York and Detroit Clubs ..." These are six detailed sketches from the stands of fans, including a policeman chasing boys on a fence, with more boys on a tree behind it.

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, June 6, 1885, 1885, p.253: "Illinois, --The Chicago Baseball Club." This is a team picture of 12 players that occupies the top half of the page.

The Illustrated American, May 10, 1890, p.292: "The National Game: Opening Day of the Baseball Season." This is a full page of seven photos featuring Tim Keefe delivering a "down-shoot," "A two-bagger for Thomson," Buck Ewing catching a pop-up, and O'Day pitching.

The Illustrated American, May 10, 1890, p.293: "The National Game: Opening Day of the Baseball Season." This is a full page of five photos with text, featuring Keefe pitching and Ewing batting and catching.

[doug.goodman]

Thank you. I just sent you an email.

Doug

[dougscats]

See detailed list, p.1.

[dougscats]

Reduced to $775.