Displayed are three beautiful, colorful circa 1900s printer's proofs of sample ads that a cigar manufacturer could use on cigar boxes, to create interest in the cigar company's product. On the bottom of each sample is "Geo. Harris & Sons, Lith. Phila." Apparently, the George Harris lithographers would distribute these gorgeous proofs to cigar makers who, if impressed, could then order prints in bulk numbers to be used on their cigar boxes. 1) The larger print is approx. 6x9.5", and a second print, basically a match of the central part of the larger print, is approx. 4.25x4.25". The larger print has a circular center section that depicts a player holding a bat in position to hit. Behind and to the sides is a bucolic scene with a small grandstand and a few players practicing baseball, with baseball equipment in the foreground. 2) Machine printed on the larger print: "HOME FAVORITE" and then in small print are the prices for any prospective printing: "No. 2533. $30.00 per 1000. $3.25 per 100. Also furnished blank." 2) These prints are set up in the aforementioned manner. The larger proof print measures approx. 6x8", and the smaller print measures approx. 4.25x4.25". The smaller print is the same as the central part of the larger print. The larger print depicts a trio of men - a batter, a catcher behind him, and an umpire behind the catcher. In the background is a grandstand of the time and a crowd of spectators. The catcher wears a mask but does not wear a chest protector or shin guards. The umpire is in a civilian suit, with a dress hat. Machine-printed on the larger print: "FAIR BALL/No. 2484 $30.00 per 1000 $3.25 per 100 Also furnished blank." 3) There is one print measuring 6x9.75". The machine printing on the print reads, "HOME RUN"/No. 2581/$20.00 per 1000/$2.10 per 100/Also furnished blank." A player is running from third base toward home just as the is approaching the catcher. In the background are fans behind a fence and players casually lounging on the sidelines. Each of the larger prints is affixed to paper that has some tears and foxing. The prints themselves do have some folds and a few small stains on the background part of the prints. These charming prints depict baseball of well over a century in the past, as the players wear no gloves and catch the ball in their bare hands. The prints are art in themselves and display detailed specifics of the vintage days of baseball.