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This 1872 edition of Beadle's Dime Base-Ball Guide demonstrates its remarkable excellence, with all pages intact despite little wear along the edges. Within its pages, so much information awaits, shedding light on baseball's early years. Included are recently approved rules, an innovative scoring system, player tips, club establishment instructions, and precise base-ball averages from the 1871-72 season. These manuals, which were published annually from 1860 to 1881, were created by Henry Chadwick, known as the "Father of Baseball." Chadwick's editorial acumen brought about significant adjustments and advancements in baseball box scores and stats, dramatically altering our current understanding and analysis of the game. For collectors, this guide provides a unique opportunity to own a piece of baseball's legendary past.