A History of the Boston Base Ball Club 1871-1897 by George V. Touhey
Lot 227. A History of the Boston Base Ball Club 1871-1897 by George V. Touhey One of the rarest and most important baseball books of the 19th Century. Written in 1897, it covers the history of the Boston Club since the inception of the National Association in 1871 (through 1875) and the beginning of the National League in 1876. The first half of the 242 page book covers the history of the team while the balance has over 50 articles on individual players. Filled with photos of many of Boston’s great players and teams. Excellent. Winning Bid $1,172.
