Lot 469. “Grandstand and Stadium Design” by William N. Woodbury. Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., this 1947 first edition provides the tables, formulas and insights for designing sports stadiums ranging from the high school to professional level. It is filled with photos of pro baseball and football stadiums and local stadiums as well. Vg-ex cover and no dj as issued. The inside is ex-m with the owner’s name or company stamped in four places. Uncommon book.
Winning Bid $85.
Lot 470. Eight Books, Including the Harold Seymour Trilogy, of Baseball History. The three volumes by Cornell University Ph.D. and history professor Seymour remain the definitive scholarly history of baseball. The first volume, “Baseball: The Early Years,” appeared in 1960, and “Baseball: The Golden Age” followed in 1971. These books are part of a two-volume set. No dj as issued, ex. Seymour published “Baseball: The People’s Game” in 1990. Nm book and dj. All three appear to be first editions. Lee Allen provides baseball history in one volume, “100 Years of Baseball,” 1950, first ed., owner’s name inside, vg-ex book, no dj. Minor league baseball history is captured in “Bush League” by Robert Obojski, 1975 stated first printing, owner’s name inside, ex book and dj. The barriers to African-American players in the majors and their successful efforts to overcome them are the subject of three books: “Only the Ball Was White” by Robert Peterson, 1971, vg-ex book, no dj. “When the Game Was Black and White” by Bruce Chadwick, 1992 stated first, nm-m book, dj. “I Never Had It Made” by Jackie Robinson, 1972, ex book, vg+ dj.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 471. 16 Books of World Series History, Including Classics by Lieb, Allen, Krueger. These books, hardbacks unless otherwise noted, cover the Series from just about every angle. Classics include: 1. “The Story of the World Series,” Frederick G. Lieb, 1965, vg-ex book, f dj. 2. “The World Series,” Lee Allen, 1969 first ed., ex book, no dj. 3. “Baseball’s Greatest Drama,” Joseph J. Krueger. Ex+ book, inscription, no dj. These six books offer year-by-year Series summaries: 4. “The World Series” by Richard M. Cohen, et. al., 1976 stated first printing, ex book, f-g dj. 5. “The History of the World Series,” Gene Schoor, 1990 stated first, ex-m book and dj. 6. “The Series” by Joe Hoppel, 1993 first ed. PB, vg-ex. 7. “The World Series: A Complete Pictorial History” by John Devaney, Burt Goldblatt, 1972 stated first printing, ex+ book, f-g dj. 8. “World Series,” Robert Smith, 1967 stated first, ex-m+ book, ex dj. 9. “The World Series: An Illustrated History from 1903 to the Present,” Donald Honig, 1986 stated first, ex-m book, dj. These books take a topical approach: 10. “The World Series,” Ron Fimrite, Sports Illustrated, 1993 first printing, nm-m book, ex-m dj. 11. “The World Series: A 75th Anniversary,” Joseph L. Reichler, 1978 first, ex-m book, ex dj. 12. “The World Series and Highlights of Baseball,” Lamont Buchanan, 1951 stated first, vg+ to ex book, no dj. 13. “The October Heroes” by Honig, 1979 first, nm-m book, ex dj. 14. “Stars of the Series,” Joseph Gies and Robert Shoemaker, 1964 or 1965, main title page missing, otherwise vg-ex book, g dj. Also: 15. “The Year They Called Off the World Series: A True Story,” Benton Stark, 1991 first, nm-m book, ex-m dj. 16. “One Pitch Away,” Mike Sowell, 1995 first, nm-m book, ex-m dj.
Minimum Bid $60.
Lot 472. 7 Books on the History Baseball Ballparks. Hardbacks unless noted. Great reference and reading. 1. “Ballparks of North America: A Comprehensive Historical Reference to Baseball GroundsÉ, 1845-Present” by Michael Benson, 1989 first edition, nm-m book, no dj as issued. Comprehensive; very scarce. 2. “The Ballparks” by Bill Shannon, 1975 first, ex-m+ book, g+ dj. 3. “TSN: Take Me Out to the Ball Park” by Lowell Reidenbaugh, 1983 stated first, nm+ book, ex dj, signed by Reidenbaugh, huge 10 signature. 4. “TNS: Take Me Out to the Ball Park” by Reidenbaugh, 1989 revised PB edition, ex-m. 5. “Diamonds: The Evolution of the Ballpark” by Michael Gershman, 1993 first, nm-m book, ex+ dj. 6. “Green Cathedrals,” Philip J. Lowry, 1986 first PB, SABR publication, detached covers, otherwise ex. 7. “Lost Ballparks,” Lawrence S. Ritter, 1990 first, nm+ book, ex-m dj. Quality, nicely illustrated book.
Winning Bid $102.
Lot 473. 15 (Auto)Biographies of N.Y. Yankees - DiMaggio, Gehrig, Martin, Etc. Read all about your Yankee favorites in these 14 hardbacks and one paperback. Joe DiMaggio: 1. “Baseball for Everyone” by DiMaggio, 1948, ex-m book, vg dust jacket. 2. “Joe DiMaggio: The Golden Year, 1941,” Al Silverman, 1969 first, nm-m book, nm dj. This book typically is offered at $65 or more in this condition. 3. “Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio,” Maury Allen, 1975 stated first, nm book, ex-m dj. 4. “The DiMaggio Albums,” Richard Whitting- ham, 1989 first, two nm-m volumes in the original nm-m slipcase. 5. “My Fifty Years in Baseball,” autobiography of executive Edward Grant Barrow, 1951 first ed., vg book, no dj. Lou Gehrig: 6. “Iron Horse,” Ray Robinson, 1990, nm+ book, ex-m dj. 7. “Lou Gehrig: An American Classic,” Richard Bak, 1995 first, nm-m book, nm+ dj. Billy Martin: 8. “Wild, High and Tight,” Peter Golenbock, 1995 nm-m book, dj. Casey Stengel: 9. “Stengel: His Life and Times,” Robert W. Creamer, 1984 first, nm-m book, ex dj. 10. “You Could Look It Up,” Maury Allen, 1979, ex-m+ book, dj. Phil Rizzuto: 11. “Phil Rizzuto: A Yankee Tradition,” Dan Hirshberg, 1993 first, advance copy, publisher’s business card stapled to front end-page, otherwise nm-m book, dj. 12. “Reggie: The Autobiography by Reggie Jackson,” 1985 PB, vg+ to ex. 13. “Chasing the Dream,” Joe Torre, 1997 first, nm book, dj. 14. “The Perfect Yankee,” Don Larsen, 1996 first, nm-m book, ex-m+ dj. 15. “Sweet Lou” by Lou Piniella, 1986 first, nm book, ex dj.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 474. 11 (Auto)Biographies on Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. All hardbacks but one. Babe Ruth: 1. “The Babe Ruth Story” by Ruth and Bob Considine. Magazine version of the 1948 book. G+ to vg. 2. “Babe Ruth’s America,” Robert Smith, 1974 first ed., ex-m book, ex dj. 3. “Babe: The Legend Comes to Life,” Robert W. Creamer, 1974 first, ex book, dj. 4. “Babe: A Life in Pictures,” Lawrence S. Ritter, 1988 first, nm book, dj. Roger Maris and the Yankees’ 1961 season: 5. “Roger Maris: A Man for All Seasons,” Maury Allen, 1986 first, nm-m book, ex+ dj. 6. “Sixty-One,” Tony Kubek, 1987 first, nm-m book, ex-m dj. 7. “Season of Glory,” Ralph Houk, 1988 first, nm book, ex+ dj. Four books are attributed to Mantle with others: 8. “The Mick,” 1985 stated first, nm-m book, nm dj. 9. “Whitey and Mickey,” 1977 first, nm-m book, ex dj. 10. “All My Octobers,” 1994 stated first, nm book, dj. 11. “My Favorite Summer 1956,” 1991 stated first, nm-m book, dj.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 475. 26 Books Covering the History of the New York Yankees. Thirteen hardbacks and 13 paperbacks. The hardbacks average ex-m in ex dust jackets. The paperbacks average ex-m with a couple less. Key books include “The Yankees: An Unauthorized History (1995 first ed.)” by Phil Pepe, “The Yankee Encyclopedia (1982 first)” by Mark Gallagher, “The Decline and Fall of the New York Yankees (1967 stated first)” by Jack Mann, “The Greatest of All: The 1927 N.Y. Yankees (1974 stated first)” by John Mosedale, “The New York Yankees (1981 stated first)” by Donald Honig, “The Yankees (1981)” by Dave Anderson, et. al., “Damned Yankees (1990 stated first)” by Bill Maddden and “Yankee Stadium: Fifty Years of Drama (1972 stated first)” by Joseph Durso. Other hardbacks are by Phil Rizzuto, Dick Lally, Tommy Henrich and Dom Forker. Among the paperbacks are “The Yankee Reader” by Miro Weinberger, “Diary of a Yankee-Hater” by Bob Marshall, “This Date in New York Yankees History” by Nathan Salant and “The Ultimate New York Yankees Record Book” by Walter Le Conte. The Le Conte book is comparatively difficult to locate.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 476. Instructions from 3 Spalding Books, Mickey Cochrane on How to Play Baseball. Published in the 1930s, these three paperbacks are part of Spalding’s “Red Cover” Series of athletic handbooks. Two are attributed to John B. Foster, “How to Bat,” No 80R in the “Red Cover” Series, and “How to Catch and How to Run Bases,” No. 496. The first is vg-ex (cover crease) and the second is ex. Both were copyrighted in 1935. The third volume, “How to Pitch,” is unattributed. Copyrighted in 1934, it is No. 479. All three are illustrated with pictures of future Hall of Fame players. Vg-ex. Mickey Cochrane’s instructions appear in his 1939 book, “Baseball: The Fan’s Game,” 1939 stated first edition hardback, no dj, vg book with owner’s name inside. Accompanying this collection is “A Thinking Man’s Guide to Baseball” by Leonard Koppett, 1967, ex dj, nm book. The Spalding books are in short supply.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 477. Signed Limited Edition of “The Red Sox Encyclopedia” by Robert Redmount. Deluxe edition, #310 of 500, with leather covers featuring gold stamping from Sports Publishing, Inc., in 1998. Ex-m+. No dj as issued. 171 pages of Red Sox history, statistics, photos and player biographical sketches. Autographed by Rico Petrocelli, Johnny Pesky, Bob Doerr, Mel Parnell and Frank Malzone. Comes with a printed Certificate of Authenticity from the publisher. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 774. 12 Books of Baseball History. All hardbacks except the last.1. “The Ultimate Baseball Book,” Daniel Okrent, 1979 first ed., ex-m book, vg-ex dj. 2. “Creating the National Pastime: Baseball Transforms Itself 1903-1953,” G. Edward White, 1996 first, nm-m book, dj. 3. “The Game for All America” by John Thorn, 1988 stated first, nm-m book, ex dj. 4. “National League Official History: 75th Anniversary,” ed. by Charles Segar, g-vg, no dj. 5. “The Sporting News Chronicle of Baseball” by Ron Smith, 1993 first, nm-m book, dj. 6-7. “The American League: A History” and “The National League: A History,” Joel Zoss, 1986, nm-m books, ex-m djs. 8. “Illustrated History of Baseball,” Robert Smith, 1973 stated first printing, ex-m book, vg-ex dj. 9. “The Great American Baseball Scrapbook,” A. D. Suehsdorf, 1978 first, nm book, ex-m dj. 10. “Our Game,” Charles C. Alexander, 1991 stated first, nm book, ex-m dj. 11. “In the Shadows of the Diamond,” James Costello, Michael Santa Maria, 1992 first, nm-m book, ex+ dj. 12. “The Baseball Timeline,” Burt Solomon, 1997 first PB, ex-m.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 775. “Art & Life Style” Oversized Book by LeRoy Neiman. Stated first printing from 1974. Oversized 286-page book presents a superb cross section of Neiman’s work with descriptive text. Nm-m book in an ex-m+ dust jacket.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 776. 8 Books on the Negro Leagues. 6 hardbacks, 2 paperbacks.1. “Dandy, Day and the Devil” by James A. Riley, foreword by Monte Irvin, 1987 stated first ed. PB, ex. 2. “The Negro Leagues Book,” edited by Dick Clark, 1994 first SABR ed., PB, nm. Superb reference. 3. “The Negro Leagues” by David Craft, 1993 first HB, nm book, dj. 4. “The Negro Baseball Leagues: A Photographic History” by Phil Dixon, 1992 first HB, nm+ book, ex-m dj. Wonderful book with almost 600 photos, many published for the first time. 5. “Only the Ball Was White” by Robert W. Peterson, 1970 first HB, ex+ book, vg+ dj. A classic. 6. “White Heat” by C.C. Risenhoover, 1992 first HB, nm book, ex dj. 7. “When the Game Was Black and White” by Bruce Chadwick, 1992 stated first HB, nm book, dj. 8. “Monte Irvin: Nice Guys Finish First” by Irvin with Riley, 1996 stated first, nm book, ex-m dj.
Winning Bid $68.
Lot 777. Baseball Books, Including Paige and Sunday Biographies, + Periodicals. Biographies of Billy Sunday and Satchel Paige lead the list of books: “Billy’ Sunday, the Man and His Message” by William T. Ellis, 1914, first edition, vg-ex, no dj. And “Don’t Look Back: Satchel Paige in the Shadows of Baseball” by Mark Ribowsky, 1994 first, ex-library, minimal markings, ex book, dj. Equally desirable and less common: Malcom Child’s “How to Play Big League Baseball,” 1951 stated first, vg-ex book, scarce g+ to vg dj. Child also wrote “Pitching,” a 1953 nm book offered here. These are hardbacks, and so are: “Playing America’s Game” by Michael L. Cooper and “Ted Williams’ Hit List.” Paperbacks are on Curt Flood and Willie Mays. “Senior Professional Baseball 1989-1990” is the most interesting periodical. Nm copy. There are five SABR publications: the excellent “Nineteenth Century Stars,” two “National Pastime” issues and one “Baseball Research Journal.” Enjoyable reading and learning here.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 778. 3 Books on Jewish Sports Figures. 1. “Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life” edited by Ira Berkow, 1989 stated first edition, nm-m book, price-clipped ex+ dust jacket. 2.“Ellis Island to Ebbets Field: Sport and the American Jewish Experience,” Peter Levine, 1992 first, nm-m book, ex-m+ dj. These first two books are hardbacks. 3. “The Jewish Baseball Hall of Fame,” Erwin Lynn, 1987 paperback, ex+.
Minimum Bid $25.
Lot 779. “The Science of Baseball,” 1922 First Edition by Byrd Douglas. This 191-page book, published by Thos. E. Wilson & Co., provides a thoughtful analysis of playing each position, as well as batting and base running. It is illustrated with photos of John McGraw, George Burns, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth, Emil Meusel, Frank Baker and others. Douglas played baseball at Vanderbilt and Princeton and then coached at each school. He led Vanderbilt to the Southern Intercollegiate Championship in 1921. Eventually, he left baseball and became a lawyer and then a judge in Tennessee. Price on the front end-page. Ex-m book, no dj as issued.
Winning Bid $25.
