The book of baseball 1911

Anyone have a copy of the 1911 book of baseball printed. Spalding has inscribed the book in black fountain pen on the front flyleaf. The 1911 t205 baseball card set consists of 222 possible cards of 199 players, all featuring very distinctive gold borders. This book is one of the true treasures of baseball literature, an essential title for any topshelf baseball library. The book of baseball 1911and a vintage minor league uniform. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball william patten, j. Published by american sports publishing company, new york, 1911. Baseball history in 1911 american league by baseball almanac. A 1911 first edition printing of the book of baseball.

The evolution of the baseball from the deadball era. Baseball across a changing nation library of congress. The horrific incident had an even greater significance as it revealed the inhumane working conditions to which industrial workers were subjected. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. The 1911 major league baseball season was the last season in which none of the current 30 mlb stadiums were in use. Or, if you are looking for a lovely coffetable conversation piece, buy this book.

On march 25 th, the worst factory fire in the history of new york city occurred after the triangle shirtwaist company burned down. Buy 1911 t205 baseball cards, sell 1911 t205 baseball. Published in 1911 by the colliers magazine company, this overiszed volume 15 by 11 ostensibly covers the preceding 1910 major league baseball season, but might be better described as a photo gallery of the entire dead ball era. Complement your baseball library with the offered 1911 the book of baseball first edition by pattenmcspadden. Marvelous first edition example of the classic 1911 book by william patten and j.

Our national pastime from its earliest days 160 by william patten, j. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. Colliers the book of baseball 1911 first edition by. On a hot summer day in baseball mad rawlins, wyoming in 1911, a tightlypacked crowd watched pitcher thomas cameron rear back and hurl a fastball toward home plate. The american tobacco company updated its white border baseball themed insert cards in 1911 when it introduced the t205 gold border set. Significant vintage publication lot of 83 with 1911 book. This example is wellworn, with most of that wear relegated to the cover, which exhibits scratching and staining, and overall surface wear. Walker mcspadden entitled simply the book of baseball.

The book of baseball gives an unparalleled glimpse into baseball in 1911, in the middle of what is now referred to as a deadball era in which pitching, defense, and the art of the onerun game was honed to a fine sharpness. One of the most soughtafter documents of the sports early days, it explores baseballs roots in the 1830s, the origins of the national and american leagues, the art of pitching, star plays and players, umpiring, the minor leagues, and many other. Our national pastime from its earliest days by william patten at indigo. Our national pastime from its earliest days by william patten, j. Robert edward auctions the premiere sports auction house. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball.

There is a separate section for b selling and trading the bst area if you write anything concerning a person or company your full name needs to be in your post or obtainable from it. These sets provide an affordable alternative for budget collectors. The book displays slight tears along the spine on both the front and back covers, as well as general wear to the edges. Baseball history in 1911 american league by baseball almanac a walk through the 1911 american league season with stats, top 25, final. Essential early text from one of the key pioneers of our national pastime, americas national game traces the sport from its birth, to its growth in the military camps of the american civil war, to the first professional teams, and forward through the first decade of the twentieth century.

The history of the sport, rules of the game, and the necessary skills needed to excel are all recounted faithfully in the 15page book. Here is an original edition of the 1911 volume of the book of baseball from the beginning to the present season. These forums are devoted to both pre and post war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. The book of baseball the national game from the earliest days to the present season by patten, william. Most of the popular of the prewar sets have been reissued in the form of reprint or archives sets.

Baseball original vintage sports publications 1911 year for sale. Dean literally wrote the book on prewar baseball cards, and you can find this best seller on. Get the best deals on baseball original vintage sports publications 1911 year when you shop the largest online selection at. Description 1911 albert spalding signed book to founder of boston red stockings. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball by william patten 20100916 william patten. Silverfish damage to maroon cloth and paper on boards. A little frog who splashes into a tiny puddle sometimes thinks he has created a commotion in the atlantic ocean. Walker mcspadden and paul dickson overview this 100th anniversary commemorative edition constitutes the definitive guide to professional baseball as it was played a century ago. In the six years previous to 1911, only two american league players, harry davis and jake stahl, had reached double figures in season home run totalsand they both barely made the grade. This 100th anniversary commemorative edition constitutes the definitive guide to professional baseball as it was played a century ago. This cloth bound keepsake documents our national game from the earliest day to the present season.

The 1911 new york giants stole an astonishing 347 bases, a record that still stands more than a century later. From the earliest days to the present season by william patten, edited by walker mcspadden. If you have a loved one who adores baseball when it truly was the national pastime, you cannot go wrong giving this book as a gift. There are a number of various companies that will appear with ads on the backs of the. Walker mcspadden, paul dickson preface by william patten. In the six years previous to 1911, only two american league players, harry davis and jake stahl, had reached double figures in season home run totalsand. In addition to the current national nl and american al leagues, major league baseball recognizes four shortlived other leagues as major for at least some portion of their histories. A hardcover book with illustrations and entries on pitching, players, umpiring, the rules of baseball, the minor leagues, and the history of professional baseball in america. The t205 baseball cards measure 1 12 x 2 58 and were issued with packs of cigarettes the cigarette brand is printed below the biographical information on the back.

The national game from the earliest days to the present season, editied and compiled by william patten and j. Baseball cards 1911 gold border t205 psa cardfacts. The t205 issue consisted of 209 different cards, each measuring 1716 by 258. Here are a few great images from the book of baseball, published in 1911. This is a 1911 first edition hardback book featuring 158pages loaded with vintage photographs, articles and stories featuring ty cobb, joe jackson, tris speaker, walter johnson, christy mathewson, honus wagner and many. The following are the baseball events of the year 1911 throughout the world. The book of baseball 1911and a vintage minor league.

The deathrow inmates forced to play baseball for their lives. A 1911 the book of baseball oversized hardcover book published by p. Containing one hundred and sixty pages, this antique reference book focuses on americas favorite pastime. From the earliest day to the present season click above for larger image. The following is a list of ballparks previously used by professional baseball teams. In rawlins, wyoming in 1911, baseball fans gathered on a hot sunny day, as they did in many a small u. It was the first book that chronicled the games and stories of the early negro league, and for many years it was the only book on the subject. The hardcover copy grades in the vg to ex range with moderate wear on the exterior covers along with an ink spot. First is the wonderfully illustrated cover, which vividly recalls the deadball era. Our national pastime from its earliest days by william patten and j.

Soon it would officially be christened americas national pastime due in part, to the success of the world series. A wonderful vintage book, notable for the photography alone. This is the holy grail of baseball book collecting, greene said. Marvelous first edition example of the classic 1911 book available at sunday internet sports. The book of baseball 1911 with team photos sportspaper.

That alone makes them special in baseball history, but as maury klein relates in stealing games they also embodied a rapidly changing america on the cusp of a faster, more frenetic pace of life dominated by machines, technology, and urban culture. Featured within the design of the colorful cover is a baseball game in progress. It is an exact replica of the book published in 1911. Women have played baseball for more than a century, on college teams, in amateur leagues, and on. Baseball has been part of the culture of the united.

June 28 the new polo grounds, a horseshoeshaped structure, opens. Remarkable early baseball book, measuring 11 x 15 12 with a heavy hard cover and cloth binding, the book of baseball is loaded with early history and photographs of the games deadball era stars. Baseball hall of fame, mlb mvps, mlb cy young award. List of former major league baseball stadiums wikipedia. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The hardcover edition remains in beautiful condition and includes a horde of classic photography and illustration that depict the early days of baseball. Frank schulte led the league with 21 home runs, a figure that more than doubled the leagueleading total in 1910. Presented is a dated 1911 copy of the book of baseball by william patten and j. A young clerk in a small town was like the little frog, and local triumphs on an amateur baseball team convinced him that he was really a wonderful player, and far superior to the men in the big.