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Lot # 1413: 1875 Peck & Snyder Hand-Colored Catalogue

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December 2003",
which ran from 11/5/2003 12:00 AM to
12/4/2003 9:00 PM



One of the earliest known sporting goods catalogues, this was printed in 1875 by Peck & Snyder and mailed out to their valued clients. Entitled, Encyclopedia of Out and Indoor Games, it is a wonderful assemblage of prices and images of the 19th century equipment and uniform styles. Includes all sports of the era including baseball, boating, cricket, hunting, archery, football, etc. Includes all equipment, trophies, & prizes offered relating to any sport and including military & fireman’s apparel. Countless illustrations are hand-colored. Hand-coloring was a service provided by Peck & Snyder for their clients, as color printing was not yet conceivable. Catalogue is all original. Cover is VG, contents EX.

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