The Book of Baseball Records.

First hardcover edition of the 1982 edition of The Book of Baseball Records, including Major League Baseball records, championship series, World Series records, All-Star Game records, and Hall of Fame records. Octavo, original pictorial cloth. Boldly signed by 32 Major League Baseball and Half of Famers  on the front pastedown, front free endpaper and its verso, and the title page. Signatures include: Joe Di Maggio, one of baseball's most iconic figures and a 3-time MVP; Roger Maris, the holder of the single-season home run record (61 in 1961) for decades; Hank Greenberg, Hall of Fame slugger and two-time MVP; Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers legend and 18-time All-Star; Hoyt Wilhelm, the first relief pitcher inducted into the Hall of Fame; Bob Lemon, Hall of Fame pitcher and 7-time All-Star; Jim Bunning, the Hall of Fame pitcher and U.S. Senator; Minnie Minoso, Barrier-breaking Cuban star and 13-time All-Star; Early Wynn, the Hall of Fame pitcher and 300-game winner; Brooks Robinson, 16-time Gold Glove third baseman and 1964 AL MVP; Rick Ferrell, the Hall of Fame catcher; Luke Appling, the Hall of Fame shortstop and two-time batting champ; Lou Boudreau, player-manager and 1948 AL MVP; Charlie Gehringer, the Hall of Fame second baseman and 1937 AL MVP; Bill Dickey, the Yankee Hall of Fame catcher and 11-time All-Star. Additional signatures include Ben Chapman, Hal Newhouser, Don Larsen, Sam West, Vern Stephens, Mickey Vernon, and more. In near fine condition with light rubbing. Featuring autographs from players across several eras—from Gehringer in the 1920s to Kaline and Bunning in the 1950s and '60s—this volume serves as a rich snapshot of baseball excellence throughout the 20th century. JSA authenticity certificate by James J. Spence, Jr. included.