Yes, the autograph of Dr. Jones looks real and that is a great little find.
Also, the 1864 and 65 guides are quite scarce. The first Beadle Guide was issued in 1860, and was very similar in style to the 1859 Base Ball Players Pocket Companion, considered to be the first serious book of baseball rules available to the public.
And early in the Civil War the guide was suspended, so either 1862 or 1863, or both, were not issued. I forget the exact dates. Keep doing research on this and you will dig up more information.
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