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| 1887 Peck & Snyder Billheads - E.G. Koenig, Newark, NJ E..G Koenig was a large sporting good retailer in the late 19th century. (also includes P&S receipt from 1876) Founded in 1866 by Andrew Peck and Irving Snyder, Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods, was instrumental in the growth in popularity of sports in the United States. Based in New York, Peck & Snyder is perhaps best known for introducing the first baseball cards in 1869. Shortly thereafter, in 1875, Peck & Snyder produced one of the first sporting goods catalogs entitled "Peck & Snyder: Price List of Out & Indoor Sports & Pastimes." The company was also instumental in compiling and disseminating rule books for sports that soon became obsessions for the American people. Peck & Snyder continued to sell sporting goods until 1894 when they were purchased by A.G. Spalding & Brothers. |
