Only known specimen of this 1896 poster advertising The Sunday Journal and featuring a striking image of legendary baseball player / manager / activist John Montgomery Ward in period uniform. The Journal was a noted weekly periodical, competing with Scribner’s, McClures and others of its day. This poster, dated May 17, 1896, promotes an upcoming issue and offers a special free bonus to readers - a baseball game, “the most fascinating and realistic game ever invented”. This very high-quality lithograph has been mounted on linen, and mounted in an attractive modern wood and gilt frame under glass. The poster is 14 3/4” x 21”, with an overall framed dimension of 26 1/2” x 32”. Condition is NRMT, and the poster has been professionally mounted on linen. An evocative and eye-catching item from the early days of baseball.