This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/7/2024
[BASEBALL]. “Grand Base Ball Tournament at Mt. Vernon, O., Postponed!...” Mt. Vernon, O: Republican Stam Job Bress, 1877. Printed broadside announcing the postponement of a baseball tournament until August 28, 29, 30, and 31, 1877. With various prizes for the winning teams listed: “Divided as Follows: To the Winning Club of the First… $300 / “ “ “ “ “ Second… 150…” etc. Approximately 14 x 6”. Several horizontal creases, some mild wear, soiling, toning. Very good. In addition to the prizes offered to the various baseball clubs, there is a list of prizes to be offered to the paying attendees of the tournament, including “One House, Lot and Stable, house built in 1875, well finished and painted throughout, two stories high… valued at …$2,500” and more. Excellent. Rare. From the Mark Rucker Collection.