Mike Kelly, Play Ball, 1889

bigtrain · #1 02-18-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by barrysloate

I don't believe this book was ever reprinted. I never read it, because when I had my copy it was too fragile to handle. The book was made from poor quality paper, so very few have survived, and even fewer in nice condition. I remember one circulating that was nearly pristine, but it had a small amount of restoration to it. Despite it all, book collectors consider it a rarity.

I think I may have seen a McFarland reprint a while ago. Looking for my McFarland catalog. Anyone know if there is one out there?

baseballart · #2 02-18-2013, 11:54 AM

Mine is indeed 1889. A blow-out sale of the later edition, indeed.

bigtrain · #3 02-18-2013, 12:15 PM

According to an internet inflation calculator, 25 cents would be the equivalent of $6.56 today. That is pretty pricey for a paperback that's maybe 3/16th of an inch thick.

barrysloate · #4 02-18-2013, 12:41 PM

Kelly was a huge star, so perhaps the publisher felt justified to charge the lofty sum of a quarter.

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