November 2009 Catalog > Sports > Football
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Lot 692: Two Rare Football Publications
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These two 4.5x6 pocket booklets, dating to the late nineteenth century, detail the early rules of American football. The first features a printed cover, labeled "FOOT-BALL RULES AND REFEREE'S BOOK," while the second is from two years later and features red leather binding with "Frank D. Beattys" and "Compliments of A.G. Spalding & Bros." on the cover in gold lettering. Both intact, with lovely printing.
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