Quick aside Mike- about twelve years ago a collector consignd the library of Amos Alonzo Stagg to one of my auctions. There were probably over 100 Spalding football guides in it. Many were even signed by Stagg himself. John Spalding bought nearly the whole run. Hopefully those books went a long way in his research.
As far as variations of Spalding Base Ball Guides, I've never seen a study done. Not sure I was really aware of any, save a run of Spanish language guides in the early 1900's.
And this thread should be on the memorabilia side.
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