A rare tome, this guide includes an inner photo of William S. Peters, one of the groundbreaking African Americans in the game who was the Treasurer of Associated Base Ball Clubs. During the 19th century of Baseball, rules were still in flux being changed and refined. This soft bound book published by A.G. Spalding includes 20+ pages of equipment advertising with prices and serves as an early Spalding catalog. The book is stamped by and was personally distributed from Edward R. Litzinger, the President of Associated Base Ball Clubs. Totals 66 pages, in VG-EX condition.