The pages show signs of water damage. There is also significant staining on the external parts of the pages
This copy includes the original illustrated slipcase, which shows significant wear, including tearing and crushing at the top and bottom edges (see photos). The tan cloth-bound book itself is solid. The green and gold gilt lettering on the spine has faded significantly, which is common for this edition. Internally, the binding is strong and the pages are clean and crisp. Description: Own a piece of baseball history. This 1969 Macmillan first edition was the first-of-its-kind "official" record of the game, utilizing early computer technology to verify every stat from the 19th century through 1968. • Publisher: Macmillan / Information Concepts Inc. • Date: 1969 (First Edition). • Content: Over 2,300 pages of player stats, pitcher records, world series data, and historical team rosters. • Features: Includes the original slipcase featuring vintage stadium photography. • Format: Massive hardcover—this is a true "coffee table" sized reference book. A perfect gift for the "old school" baseball fan, sports historian, or collector of 1960s sports memorabilia.