March 2007 Lelands - Gaynor > Sports > The Dr. James Naismith Collection
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Lot 12: The Dr. James Naismith Harbound Book Collection with One Signed by Him (9 total)
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Books from the Naismith family library. 1910 "A Flower of Anthology" is signed on the first page "Nell Naismith from Daddy Boy." Daddy Boy being James Naismith. 1890 "Ancient Rome" has "Dr. Jas. Naismith" written on first page; 1883 "Roget's Thesaurus" has printed "James Naismith" bookplate inside the front cover; 1932 "Aims and Methods in School Athletics" is dedicated inide to Dr. Naismith for his being a memorial lecturer; 1894 "Rays Mathematical Series"; 1888 "The Confession of Faith" has "James Naismith" typed on first page and has has handwritten notes inside; "The Family Cyclopedia" with no date; 1869 "My First Cruise" with "Awarded to Annie Naismith" written inside front cover-Annie was his sister; 1939 "A Course In College Hygiene."
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