06-01-201306-01-2013
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June 1, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Juvenile Pastimes or Girls' and Boys' Book of Sports

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$420$350
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2658BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 01, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

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.
Estimate $400-600


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