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Pressman is well-known for it's ACTION BASEBALL Tabletop Games of the 1950's and 1960's. There were a number of different editions but they were all essentially the same game except for the player endorsements. I believe this to be the very first edition of the metal version of the Action Baseball game. It comes in a rather flimsy cardboard box with cello panels. The later editions all have a solid (though still flimsy) cardboard box without the panels. There was another version of the game issued in the 1950's that used a cardboard field. |
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The game is in EXCELLENT condition. No significant dents or scratches. Nice paint, very little rust. The pitching and batting mechanisms both work as they should. The game is supposed to have a bell that mounts behind home plate which acts as the "umpire" but this is missing. Everything else is present. The instructions call for 3 red and 3 blue pegs but the game includes 2 green, 2 blue and 2 red. These are simply used as markers so this won't affect game play in any way. Overall I would grade the game 7-8 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below). |
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The game box is in GOOD condition. The top flaps are torn but nearly all pieces are included in the box. The cello film is torn in a number of places. Some light stains on the back of the box in a few places but on the whole the box is very clean. No writing. 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.