Baseball's burgeoning popularity during the latter years of the 19th Century is evidenced with this 1888-1897 Harper's Weekly and Leslie's Illustrated collection of (5). Each piece in this group is fronted with a baseball illustration, including Hall of Famers Nap Lajoie and Buck Ewing.



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7/28/88 Harper's Weekly complete issue with "A Ball or a Strike" cover illustration, appears to have been removed from a bound volume, with traces of binding adhesive on the spine. Shows VG-EX details with deference to the centerfold being detached.



1/12/89 Harper's Weekly cover only, with "Farmer Stebbins at the Bat" illustration, is matted in handsome state to overall dimensions of 18x14.



11/9/89 Harper's weekly cover only, with Buck Ewing illustration is crisp an clean, showing EX+ details with deference to a light horizontal fold, and neatly trimmed edges.



8/29/91 Leslie's Illustrated cover only, with "The Struggle for the League Championship" illustration shows GD details, and is matted to overall dimensions of 20x15.



9/16/97 Leslie's Weekly complete issue with Nap Lajoie at the Polo Grounds cover illustration, is crisp and appealing, showing VG+ details. Also shows evidence of having been removed from a bound volume. Interestingly, the home plate is square and set on a diamond bias, and this was just second season for Lajoie.



The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $100.