Vintage 1940s 1950s SPALDING Official Eastern League Baseball NEW IN BOX For Sale

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality example of aVintage 1940s/1950s A.G. Spalding & Bros. Official Eastern League Baseball.This is a stunningNew Old Stock (NOS) piece, complete with a period-correct red, white, and blue graphic Spalding retail box and the highly elusive factory wool-composition content insert paper. This is a true archive-grade item for serious vintage baseball, minor league history, or sports advertising collectors.ITEM DETAILS

• League:Eastern League (Class A Affiliate)
• League President:Thomas H. Richardson (Stamping matches his historic 1938 to 1960 tenure)Eastern League | Minor League Baseballs
• Construction:Cushioned Cork Center (Stamped:Patd RE. 17200)
• Manufacturer:A.G. Spalding & Bros. (Made in U.S.A.)
• Included:(1) Eastern League Baseball, (1) Original factory paper yarn/wool composition slip, and (1) Vintage era-correct Spalding graphic cardboard box.

CONDITION REPORT

• The Baseball:In spectacular, pristine, high-grade condition. The leather remains remarkably bright and white with absolutely none of the typical aging, heavy spotting, severe toning, or ink bleeding common for balls of this age. The \"Official Eastern League\" trademark, President signature stamp, and cushioned cork center text are bold, jet-black, and 100% legible. The classic red stitching remains perfectly clean, bright, and tight.
• The Factory Insert:The original paper slip detailing the official yarn and wool percentages (61% to 75% wool) is fully intact and beautifully preserved.
• The Box:Features beautiful, vibrant red and blue illustrations of vintage ballplayers. It is in excellent vintage condition, remaining structurally rigid and displaying wonderfully.Crucially, all structural flaps—including the main top tuck-flap and the triangular inner side dust flaps—are present, securely attached, and fully functional.Shows only minor, expected shelf-wear along the outer edges consistent with careful storage over the decades.

Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the precise cosmetic details of this beautiful set. Item is sold as-is.