1858 Mass Association of Base Ball Players Ad

[Case12]

Very cool!

[GaryPassamonte]

Great book, Bruce.

[bgar3]

Thanks Gary, I am having a hard time posting more photos since I just took the photos, but I will as soon they upload. By the way the book is actually George Wright’s copy, with a few notes.
Also “Bass” may not be a typo. There are examples of that spelling very early on, however that is not the spelling used in the book.
I will keep trying on the photos.

[barrysloate]

There's a decent 1860 Pocket Companion in REA, and I assume I will not be accused of outing an ungoing auction since REA is about as well known as any auction house around. I already have one, but hope one of the 19th century collectors here gives it a shot.

I have seen 1858 and 1859 Constitutions for the NAABP (National Association of Amateur Baseball Players), but I'm not familiar with the Mass. Association. This piece merits a little research. Nice find!

[aelefson]

Thank you everyone! Bruce, I will respond to your PM later on. I would definitely like to see more pictures of the inside of the book when you are able. Thank you Joe for the web link. I would like to see other spellings of base as bass if anyone has any examples. I love items that connect to the early history of the game like this.

Alan

[bgar3]

Alan, I remember seeing “bass” ball referenced in Block’s book, Baseball before we knew it, primarily from English books etc, but there may be others. If you don’t have the book I will try to find the references, but it is a good book to have.
Still trying on the photos. Not uploading right now.

[bgar3]

The Pocket Companion reprints the rules, but also notes the minutes from the adoption called for the publication. I will include a photo of that page also when I can.