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[BASEBALL]. Common Schools of Pennsylvania Teachers’ County Certificate. Pennsylvania: October 9, 1862. Teaching certificate with an early engraved depiction of children playing baseball in a schoolyard at the top center. Certificate from Northampton County, certifying that Joseph H. Hess is qualified to teach; countersigned by Abraham Kind (?), County Superintendent. Approximately 6 x 10”. Two later holes at left margin, three vertical and one horizontal creases some toning, edgewear, soiling, light foxing. Good. Rare. From the Mark Rucker Collection.