Description:1899 and 1902 "Constitution and Playing Rules" leather bound presentational editions. Early printed copies of the "Constitution and Playing Rules of the National League and American Association of Professional Base Ball Clubs" as published annually by Spalding. Both in maroon colored wrap and have year handwritten on cover. Includes 1899 edition gilt lettered "Compliments of N.E. Young" at lower front (GD-VG with chipping at 2 corners and other scattered wear); 1902 edition which has EX/MT-NM appearance with bulk of interior pages present but separated. Age toning throughout: GD-VG and EX/MT-NM appearance with note to interior pages