[Rarebooks] FS: BASE BALL IN CINCINNATI. A HISTORY, 1907, in lovely condition

[Charles Agvent]

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ELLARD,  Harry.  BASE BALL IN CINCINNATI. A  HISTORY.  Cincinnati:
1907.  First Edition. Handsome gilt-decorated white cloth. While  this
book  is  occasionally seen in later editions, this First  Edition  is
very  scarce.  The  history of Queen City baseball goes  back  to  the
Cincinnati  Red  Stockings who in 1869 won the first game ever  played
by  a professional baseball team. In 1935 the Cincinnati Reds won  the
first  night  game played in the major leagues at Crosley  Field.  The
illustrious  history of the Big Red Machine continues to this day with
future  Hall-of-Famer  Ken  Griffey, Jr. leading the club  to  playoff
contention.  Minor  soiling  to  the  spine;  owner  name  of  Richard
Phillips  on  the front endpaper. Near Fine, bright copy  and  scarce,
especially in this condition.                                 $3000.00



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