Photo portraits, 11.25 x 8.75", gilt-lettered red cloth, 544pp, covers quite worn and soiled, extremities bumped and badly fraying, hinges loose, old ink ownership inscription inside front cover, pp a bit wavy from dampness, some red dye from cover showing on edges of prelims, pp toned; a well used and well loved copy of this old standard; shows photos of (most of) the players in suits and ties. SWAF. FIRST EDITION (NAP).
Likely First Edition, copyright 1933 with no additional printings listed. Bound in red cloth binding with gold titles. Some age-darkening to spine titles, light edge wear and a few stains on binding, remains Very Good. The contents are clean and unmarked. The front inner hinge is loosening however binding remains solid. Still a nice copy. International shipping may require added postage charges.
1933 edition. Large quarto. 544pp. Illustrated from photographs. Red cloth boards. Chip in upper right corner of front board, with some light staining on the same board, else very good and internally about fine. An important volume, heavily illustrated with photographs and full-page biographies of then current baseball stars. A presentable copy of a large book usually found well-worn.
Photo portraits, 11.25 x 8.75", gilt-lettered red cloth, 544pp, covers quite worn and soiled, extremities bumped and badly fraying, hinges loose, old ink ownership inscription inside front cover, pp a bit wavy from dampness, some red dye from cover showing on edges of prelims, pp toned; a well used and well loved copy of this old standard; shows photos of (most of) the players in suits and ties. SWAF. FIRST EDITION (NAP).
1933 edition. Large quarto. 544pp. Illustrated from photographs. Red cloth boards. Owner name on the front fly, a small spot on the front board, slight wear on the spine ends, very good. An important and attractive volume, heavily illustrated with photographs and full-page biographies of then current baseball stars. A nice, presentable copy of a large book usually found well-worn.
Likely First Edition, copyright 1933 with no additional printings listed. Bound in red cloth binding with gold titles. Some age-darkening to spine titles, light edge wear and a few stains on binding, remains Very Good. The contents are clean and unmarked. The front inner hinge is loosening however binding remains solid. Still a nice copy. International shipping may require added postage charges.
1933 edition. Large quarto. 544pp. Illustrated from photographs. Red cloth boards. Chip in upper right corner of front board, with some light staining on the same board, else very good and internally about fine. An important volume, heavily illustrated with photographs and full-page biographies of then current baseball stars. A presentable copy of a large book usually found well-worn.
Book is tight with most of the gold leaf intact. 544 pages of the most beautiful baseball book ever done with photos and bios of every person in the game including the players, owners, umpires, sportswriters, and so much more. A vital part of any serious baseball library and this one is SIGNEDBY THE PUBLISHER BUXTON. I HAVE 1000+ BOOKS FOR SALE, MANY AUTOGRAPHED. To see the list click on "Booksellers" on the ABE home page, and type in "LSQ BOOKS" in Dallas Texas or email me and I'll send you a free list.
1933 edition. Large quarto. 544pp. Illustrated from photographs. Red cloth boards. Owner name on the front fly, a small spot on the front board, slight wear on the spine ends, very good. An important and attractive volume, heavily illustrated with photographs and full-page biographies of then current baseball stars. A nice, presentable copy of a large book usually found well-worn.
printed on coated paper stock, hundreds of photos, an absolutely invaluable historical guide to the world of baseball in the early 1930s, including regional and behind the scenes people
Book is tight with most of the gold leaf intact. 544 pages of the most beautiful baseball book ever done with photos and bios of every person in the game including the players, owners, umpires, sportswriters, and so much more. A vital part of any serious baseball library and this one is SIGNEDBY THE PUBLISHER BUXTON. I HAVE 1000+ BOOKS FOR SALE, MANY AUTOGRAPHED. To see the list click on "Booksellers" on the ABE home page, and type in "LSQ BOOKS" in Dallas Texas or email me and I'll send you a free list.
Book is tight with the gold leaf on the spine and cover intact. 544 pages of the most beautiful baseball book ever done with photos and bios of every person in the game including the players, owners, umpires, sportswriters, and so much more. A vital part of any serious baseball library and this one has the SCARCE DUSTJACKET. Dj has typical wear, two closed tears and some chipping at the top of the spine. Overall 98% there. Call for details or photos
printed on coated paper stock, hundreds of photos, an absolutely invaluable historical guide to the world of baseball in the early 1930s, including regional and behind the scenes people
Book is tight with the gold leaf on the spine and cover intact. 544 pages of the most beautiful baseball book ever done with photos and bios of every person in the game including the players, owners, umpires, sportswriters, and so much more. A vital part of any serious baseball library and this one has the SCARCE DUSTJACKET. Dj has typical wear, two closed tears and some chipping at the top of the spine. Overall 98% there. Call for details or photos
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diaper: aka DiaperingA decorative design of repeated diamonds or geometric shapes on the cover, usually on cloth boards. The design is usually in gilt, raised pressing, or ink print.