Very rare baseball newspaper from 1886...
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September 16, 1886
OFFICIAL RECORD, New York, Sept. 16, 1886
* Very rare baseball periodical
This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". This issue has a terrific baseball-themed masthead, featuring two crossed bats (barrel handles with 3 painted stripes), a baseball, and a canvas base (see photo).
This issue is replete with baseball news. The front page features an engraving of "Thomas Poorman" with a page 2 biographical sketch on him. (see photos).
The ftpg. is take up with reports of five baseball games under the heading: "Yesterday's Games". Page 2 has various baseball tidbits headed "Diamond Flashes" "Sparks From the Diamond" and "Diamond Waftings" and includes the standings of 5 baseball leagues (see).
Page 3 has a "Special Notice" concerning the printing of this newspaper (see photos) plus a variety of ads including one for: "Baseball At The Polo Grounds" noting the dates of 12 future games.
The bkpg. is entirely filled with ads including a great illustrated ad for: "Buffalo Bill's Wild West...the Only Real Novelty of the Century!" (see).
The rarity of this issue cannot be overemphasized. It is suspected this newspaper lasted for less than 15 months, the very first issue dated July 15, 1885 & the final issue dated Oct. 9, 1886. The first volume saw just 63 issues published, and the second had 150 editions for a total of just 213 issues ever published.
While the first volume was printed on rather high-quality "rag" paper allowing for better preservation, the second volume (1886) was printed on more acidic newsprint resulting in exceedingly few issue remaining to this day as the paper turned brown & fragile rather quickly.
This issue is complete in 4 pages, is browned at the margins, and in rather nice condition. Must be handled carefully due to its fragility.
This issue comes in a protective, acid-free folder for safe keeping. A rare opportunity for any serious baseball collector.
* Very rare baseball periodical
This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". This issue has a terrific baseball-themed masthead, featuring two crossed bats (barrel handles with 3 painted stripes), a baseball, and a canvas base (see photo).
This issue is replete with baseball news. The front page features an engraving of "Thomas Poorman" with a page 2 biographical sketch on him. (see photos).
The ftpg. is take up with reports of five baseball games under the heading: "Yesterday's Games". Page 2 has various baseball tidbits headed "Diamond Flashes" "Sparks From the Diamond" and "Diamond Waftings" and includes the standings of 5 baseball leagues (see).
Page 3 has a "Special Notice" concerning the printing of this newspaper (see photos) plus a variety of ads including one for: "Baseball At The Polo Grounds" noting the dates of 12 future games.
The bkpg. is entirely filled with ads including a great illustrated ad for: "Buffalo Bill's Wild West...the Only Real Novelty of the Century!" (see).
The rarity of this issue cannot be overemphasized. It is suspected this newspaper lasted for less than 15 months, the very first issue dated July 15, 1885 & the final issue dated Oct. 9, 1886. The first volume saw just 63 issues published, and the second had 150 editions for a total of just 213 issues ever published.
While the first volume was printed on rather high-quality "rag" paper allowing for better preservation, the second volume (1886) was printed on more acidic newsprint resulting in exceedingly few issue remaining to this day as the paper turned brown & fragile rather quickly.
This issue is complete in 4 pages, is browned at the margins, and in rather nice condition. Must be handled carefully due to its fragility.
This issue comes in a protective, acid-free folder for safe keeping. A rare opportunity for any serious baseball collector.
Category: Post-Civil War
