Japanese text / Size: 14.2cm x 21cm (Circa)
An absolutely amazing baseball image appears on this woodblock printed schoolbook, titled Shogaku Tokuhon Vol.1 (Elementary School Reader Vol.1). This is the earliest time that baseball was mentioned/introduced in Japan. Historically very important piece. As shown in the 12th photo, the same book in later issue was sold for over $500.
The description below of the baseball image says "The children gather together and amuse themselves by throwing a ball. Those who hold sticks take pleasure in catching the ball that has been thrown. Anyone who fails to catch it is considered the loser. This ball is soft and not hard, so it causes no injury even when it strikes someone. Although this is a good game, it should be stopped early on hot days, for exposure to excessive heat can be harmful to the body".
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Condition is used with obvious wear, stain, fold, crease, tear, etc.
No return is accepted.
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