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Posted By: Julie Vognar

engraving (David R. says they are engravings, not cuts). The prices are all over the map, but the most expensive (probably $250--the Ewing '89 cover may occasionally sell for more) is still a great bargain, since people don't seem to realize what terrific collectibles they are. I paid 14.95 for the Providence Grays of '82 with Radbourne, Ward and the Wrights, and $250.00 for "Baseball Champions of 1885".

Against the one you have is that individual players are not named, or even recognizable because of the panoramic view. For it is that it's the first, and shows many 19th century baseball practices that are peculiar to the 19th century--pitcher delivering underhand, catcher standing MILES behind the batter, and the umpire (1) in the next county, a tent serving as a dugout for both teams and a gathering place for the fans. It was 6 years before the next Harper's baaseball engraving came out.