Baseball 1911 Book

[GregMitch34]

Didn't even know that this book--a modern reprint of history published in 1911 with much on that season--existed until today when I saw in store window. Naturally ordered it from home later. Should include one vintage card, at least Spike Shannon, huh? Surely others here have read. Views?

[WillowGrove]

Greg, do you mean The National Game by Spink?

[GregMitch34]

No, book here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Baseball-1911-National/dp/0486479579/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371953556&sr=8-1&keywords=baseball+1911+book

[Runscott]

Didn't even know that this book--a modern reprint of history published in 1911 with much on that season--existed until today when I saw in store window. Naturally ordered it from home later. Should include one vintage card, at least Spike Shannon, huh? Surely others here have read. Views?

It's a great book - very high-quality reprint of the original. It has quite a few photos, possibly by Frances Burke, that were used for the T206 cards, including the only known copy of the photo used for the Dots Miller card.

[WillowGrove]

ironically enough I own that one too. I usually stay away from new baseball stuff but when it comes to old books, I like to own a modern copy so I can read it without ruining an old book.

I read sections of this one often.

I also own the Sol white book, Mike Kelly, Spink.....

For a relatively small price you can read firsthand accounts of baseball history, etc.
Peter

[quinnsryche]

Wow! I had no idea someone reprinted this book. I had an original copy which my 1st dog decided to use a chew toy (ouch!). Man, if they did it right , you will LOVE this book. The photos are awesome. Joe Jackson is, if I remember correctly, shown in the New Orleans Pelicans team photo. I may just have to order a copy for myself as I don't think I could afford an original any more. It was a rather large size book, tall but not very thick.
I would love to see your review of it after you get it. Maybe some interior scans to see how well they did the inside too.

[ethicsprof]

thanks fellas.
just ordered from amazon.
I'm eager to read this one!
all the best,
barry

[jcmtiger]

Great book, saw an original in an auction years ago. Doumecheles (spelling)in Detroit. I bought a Ty cobb letter at the same auction.


Pretty scarce.
Joe

[gnaz01]

I've had it for a few months now and it is amazing!! Never even touch my original any more, I just go to this! It is VERY WELL DONE!!!

[barrysloate]

That is one of the great books of the era, and I didn't know that it's been reissued. It has one of the best photos of Joe Jackson you will ever see!

[Buythatcard]

Just ordered! Thanks for sharing.