This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/25/2012
A nice array of turn of the century mementos ranging from 1885-1892 mostly related to the Newton, New Jersey Base Ball Clubs of the period. Items include: 1) Three identical U.S. Postal Cards which are essentially a reminder/invitation for a meeting to discuss organizing a town ball club, June 15, 1886. 2) A Newton Base Ball Association Stockholders Ticket from 1885 signed by Charles S. Steele and WM. H. Nicholls. 3) A Newton Athletic Association schedule of availability for 1888. 4) A Receipt/Statement for services rendered dated from 1891. 5) An Advertisement to promote a concert and reception for the Newton Baseball Association. 6) An 1893 Postcard request to book the Original Acmes Baseball Team of New York against the Newton Baseball Team. 7) An 1893 Postcard request to book the Hackettstown Baseball Team against the Newton Baseball Team. A fantastic group of 19th Century keep safes.