Description: The Pictorial History of Baseball, 1986 Hardcover with Dust Jacket ~ Beautiful Coffee Table BookIt measures 14.5" tall by 10.5" wide by 1" thick. Baseball has been known as an American Pastime since its early days in 1845 when Alexander Cartwright's Knickerbockers were making a name for themselves through the birth of the American League. The dramatic unfolding of the Black Sox scandal, Babe Ruth's superlative achievements, racial integration of the major leagues, the disruptive strikes, the reckless moving of franchises from one city to another, and the challenges facing baseball today, this comprehensive volume tells the whole story. Including special essays on the minor leagues, youth and international baseball are complemented by copious photographs of the sport's most compelling moments and most of its talented players.This would make a beautiful coffee table book for anyone who is interested in America's favorite pastime!Very gently pre-owned. NO ripped pages, staining or odors. The dust jacket has a small tear that has been taped. See photos.From a clean/smoke-free home. Shipped by USPS
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Book Title: The Pictorial History Of Baseball
Book Series: History of Baseball
Original Language: English
Item Length: 14.5 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: with Dust Jacket
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Item Height: 14.5 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Color Photographs
Topic: Baseball, Books, Sports History
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 10.5 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Gallery Books
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Edition: Collector's Edition, First Edition
California Prop 65 Warning: n/a
Publication Year: 1986
Type: Coffee Table Book
Era: 1980s
Author: John Bowman & Joel Zoss
Genre: Baseball
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 5 lbs
Number of Pages: 245 pages plus index
Personalization Instructions: none
