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Lot 154
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Lot Number: 154
Description: Important 1894 Zimmer's Base Ball Game - a noted rarity in fine condition with exceptional display value. Desirable early piece is regarded as the premier game in the field of baseball related collecting and it is notably rare with the offered being one of less than perhaps a dozen known. The large playing board (21.25" square) features (18) identified player vignette images with Hall of Famers including Amos Rusie, Buck Ewing, Dan Brouthers, John M. Ward, Billy Hamilton, Sam Thompson, Cy Young, Kid Nichols, Bid McPhee, and Ed Delehanty. Color lithographic field of play is in fine overall condition with a circular scuff (approx. 1.5"-2" across) near the likeness of Ewing. An additional scuff and areas of residue (with playing piece affixed at the point of termination) leads from the second base position towards the pitcher position (likeness of Rusie is slightly affected by scuff/wear). Other wear is relatively minor in nature and includes scattered chipping and toning. The lid is included however nearly all of the side flaps are no longer in place and there are large sections missing from (3) corners. The "Zimmer's Base Ball Game" logo at center is fully intact as is the "McLoughlin Bros." mark. Some portions of the flaps/lid which have fallen off are included as are a number of what appear to be the original wooden playing pieces. An exceedingly rare offering of one of the most sought after and well illustrated of all early baseball related display pieces: Range VG-EXEstimated Price Range: ($20,000-$30,000)
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