About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100887404928

ISBN-139780887404924

eBay Product ID (ePID)815903

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicSports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles, Golf, Sports (See Also Headings under Sports Cards)

AuthorDouglas Congdon-Martin

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height9.4 In.

Item Length12 In.

Item Weight68.1 Oz

Item Width9 In.

Additional Product Features

Publication Year1997

LCCN92-083775

FormatHardcover

Book TitleBaseball Treasures : Memorabilia from the National Pastime

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisFrom its earliest days in the mid-1800s, baseball has had a warm place in the heart of American men and women. So it was natural for them to keep mementos of the game. Programs, team pictures, pennants, uniforms, and baseballs were commonly a part of the fan's collection. Seeing the public's fascination with the sport, companies began t use the baseball theme in their advertising. Trade cards, endorsements, and novelty items included the images of America's heroes beside the prominent name of the product being sold.Some of the finest baseball treasures are illustrated here in full color, reflecting the artistry of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. There are images of the heroes of the game, legendary names like Kelly, Ward, Cobb, Ruth, Gehrig, Robinson, and Mays. Here is a large selection of ephemera, uniforms, autographs, advertising, souvenirs, equipment, and much more to interest today's collector. Antiques from the Negro Leagues are also included, with a number of rare team photos.For the baseball lover or the collector of sports memorabilia, this will be a delightful, indispensable book., From its earliest days in the mid-1800s, baseball has had a warm place in the heart of American men and women. So it was natural for them to keep mementos of the game. Programs, team pictures, pennants, uniforms, and baseballs were commonly a part of the fan's collection. Seeing the public's fascination with the sport, companies began t use the baseball theme in their advertising. Trade cards, endorsements, and novelty items included the images of America's heroes beside the prominent name of the product being sold. Some of the finest baseball treasures are illustrated here in full color, reflecting the artistry of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. There are images of the heroes of the game, legendary names like Kelly, Ward, Cobb, Ruth, Gehrig, Robinson, and Mays. Here is a large selection of ephemera, uniforms, autographs, advertising, souvenirs, equipment, and much more to interest today's collector. Antiques from the Negro Leagues are also included, with a number of rare team photos. For the baseball lover or the collector of sports memorabilia, this will be a delightful, indispensable book.

Number of Pages256 pages