First edition of The Game of Base Ball by Henry Chadwick, published in 1868 by George Munro & Co., New York (The cover of the book bears the title Chadwick's American Game of Base Ball). One of the earliest histories of the National Pastime, this hard bound volume features all pages firmly attached, tight binding, and a former owners name in pencil on the inner front cover and back fly leaf. Overall Very Good condition with light foxing.
4 ½ x 6 ¾ in.

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