Rare example of The Red Stockings' March sheet music composed by C. Kinkel and published in 1869 by J. L. Peters, New York. The cover design of this classic nineteenth-century sheet music features portrait illustrations of all nine Red Stockings team members, including manager Harry Wright, George Wright, Asa Brainard, Charlie Gould, and Cal McVey, surrounding an illustration of Brainard on the mound. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were baseball's first all-professional team and the best in the land in 1869, compiling a record of 57-0. As such they were, and still are, one of the most celebrated teams in baseball history. This sheet music has always been considered one of the most attractive and significant souvenirs relating to that historic club. The sheet music (10.5 x 14 inches), has been mounted within a foam matting (ideal for framing), and multiple pages can be seen within, which leads us to believe this example is complete or near-complete. The first page of sheet music is visible upon close inspection. The offered example features a repaired tear along the center but it is does not distract from the ornate display of the team members. Other flaws along the edges are ideally minimized by the mount but would be more apparent if removed, including the potential that the spine of the sheet music is detached. This remains a very rare and desirable example of this 19th-century collectible. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $300.