Lot # 84: c.1850s Lemon Peel-Style Baseball

Starting Bid: $75.00

Bids: 20 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 9/12/2024 4:00 AM to
9/28/2024 9:00 PM



Well-worn "lemon peel" style baseball, with supple leather cover.  The baseball has obviously seen quite a few innings, the panels melded together with age. In two small spots the cover has worn away, revealing the layer underneath, which appears the same dark brown color as the ball itself, likely the result of a century of play.  An exceptional piece of history.

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