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PARKER BROTHERS
National-American Baseball Card Game
1920 Edition
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This game has a rather
confusing history. Parker
Brothers initially began selling the NATIONAL AMERICAN BASEBALL CARD
Game in about 1910. The game featured a picture of Pirates legend Nap
Lajoie on the reverse of the cards. This version exists with both red
and blue colored backings. There were also 2 different card faces
produced. One type had nothing but text on the face with each card
having 8 play results on it. The other type had just one play result
surrounded by some illustrations. In approximately 1920 the picture of
Lajoie was removed and a generic player substituted. This version also
exists with both red and blue backs and both 8 result and single result
faces.
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The game parts are in GOOD
condition. The game includes a complete deck of 54 cards. It is missing
the markers, instructions and paper playing field. The cards show
typical handling wear including some fingerprint soiling and some
corner creases. One card was torn and mended with tape. A few cards
have corners that have split enough that the backing has flaked off.
There is no writing on any of the cards. Overall I would grade the game
parts 4 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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The game box is in GOOD
condition. It is basically intact (missing just one small section of
the lid). One of the long aprons on the lid is just hanging onto the
lid by a thread and could come off any moment. It could be glued back
into place. There is also some chippin along the edges and at the
corners. Some water staining is visible. The box bottom is in similar
condition with one small apron split along the base. That said the box
is in pretty solid shape considering it's age. I would grade it a 3-4
on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.
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