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This 1869 Beadle's Dime Base-Ball Guide remains remarkably well-preserved, boasting all pages intact despite some minor wear along the edges—a testament to its durability over time. Within its pages lies insights into the early days of baseball, including newly adopted rules, an innovative scoring system, player instructions, guidelines for establishing new clubs, and detailed base-ball averages from the preceding season. Published annually from 1860 to 1881, these guides were the brainchild of Henry Chadwick, widely recognized as the "Father of Baseball." Chadwick's editorial prowess brought about significant changes and innovations to baseball box scores and statistics, shaping the way we understand and analyze the sport today. For collectors, this guide represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of baseball history, offering a captivating glimpse into the sport's evolution and early beginnings.