A Guide to the Accurate Presentation of 1858-1869 Base Ball: Handbook Edition

by Rules and Customs Committee Of the Vintage Base Ball Association

Special edition!! WITHOUT PICTURES and created to resemble "Haney's Base Ball Book of Reference", small and able to fit in a players kit or pocket. Buy for yourself and one for each team member.This is a guide to help the modern baseball player, new to the vintage game, present "base ball" as it was played in the 19th century. As modern day demonstrations of “Vintage Base Ball” continue to spread, so do the 'gentlemanly' discussions of how best to present the American Pastime from 1858 to 1869. From tally bells to no sliding, feeder pitching to base stealing (or not), National Association rules to home field rules, there is a lot for today’s player to sort through. This will help you understand some of base ball history, so you, too, can enjoy the game as it was played in the 19th century and gain knowledge about what is historically accurate and increase your experience as a player and member of the Vintage Base Ball Community.*Originally produced in print with black and white photos (taken by the publisher) at various modern day vintage venues that were filtered to mute anachronisms and give them a timeless feel. FULL COLOR PRINT EDITION (great gift!)

67 pages, Paperback

Published June 26, 2020