Sports from The Accidental Bookseller, IOBA, FABA

The story of Plimpton pitching to the likes of Willie Mays, Ernie Banks and Richie Ashburn at Yankee Stadium. Inscribed by Plimpton for Baseball Hall of Famer and Cardinals great pitcher Bob Gibson. Accompanied by a brief 30-40 word autograph note signed by Plimpton to Gibson. A fine copy in bright, fresh dust wrapper, fine save for a small chip to the… Read more about this item

Baseball rule book (5"x7") with "Compliments of Ford C. Frick 1940" engraved on the cover. Distributed to umpires and coaches, this copy bears the ownership signature of George L. Kelly, Hall of Fame first baseman, then a coach with the Boston Braves. Frick was National League President from 1934 - 1951 and was the third commissioner of baseball, serving from 1951… Read more about this item

Original publisher's green wrappers with Spalding advertisement on rear with additional Spalding product advertisement on the inside pages (e.g., Ty Cobb autograph bat at $1.00). Abrasion to the front cover affecting two letters, otherwise a nicely preserved item with intact staples and still attached covers, small chip to bottom of spine, toning to covers and tanning to pages, a few minor… Read more about this item

Inscribed by Cotton to Henry A. Hurst, adding that the book was "sent with the compliments of Clifford Roberts". An interesting joining of three golf aficionados. Cotton was the leading British player of his generation, winning the Open Championship (aka the British Open) three times and finishing in the top-10 on 17 occasions. The European Tour Rookie of the Year award… Read more about this item

Limited edition 344/500. Seven volumes. As with all sets of this edition, signed by Somerville on the half-title of volume 1. Though not called for, Somerville has also signed the other six volumes on the title page. Additionally, volume 1 has been inscribed (but not personalized) in purple pen: "To the happy memory of a hope realised" adding "Aiken March 1929" The… Read more about this item

London: Cassell and Company, 1952. Some wear to spine title label otherwise a near fine copy lacking dust wrapper.