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1901-02 First Edition of The Reach National League Basket Ball Guide (James Naismith's Personal Copy)

1901-02 First Edition of The Reach National League Basket Ball Guide (James Naismith's Personal Copy)

This is the historically significant first issue and was the personal property of James Naismith. He even wrote “first issue” on the cover in pencil. Looks like he got plenty of use from this little book as the spine is taped. There is a .5” tear on the back cover but otherwise it is VG and still has all the pages.


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Four Paintings by Mrs. James Naismith
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Dr. James Naismith's Medicine Dosage Cups and Dental Kit
Dr. James Naismith's 1936 Olympic Postage Stamps and 1961 Naismith-Basketball Stamps
Dr. James Naismith's Cub Scout Leader Buttons (4) and Ring
1926 "Hygiene" Book Signed by James Naismith
1933 "Alcohol and Man" Book Signed by James Naismith
Two Rare Basketball Hall of Fame Pin-Back Buttons Picturing James Naismith