OFFICIAL (BASEBALL) RECORD, New York, May 29 1886  This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball. 
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". This issue has a terrific baseball-themed masthead, featuring two crossed bats (barrel handles with 3 painted stripes), a baseball, and a canvas base (see photo).

This issue is replete with baseball news. The front page features an engraving of "James M'Cormick" with a ftpg. biographical sketch of him beginning: "Whose portrait we here give, is prominent among professional ball players..." with more (see photos).

The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with a variety of: "Baseball Notes" including such curious tidbits as: "The Newark Journal calls Gilmore the 'conjurer.' Gruber was last year called a 'wizard.' " and: "Hugh Daily, the one-armed pitcher of the Washingtons, has no doubt seen his best days on the diamond. In six games he has made 43 errors." & much more.

Page 2 continues with other interesting items including more "Baseball Notes", an article headed: "College Nines", plus the standings of six baseball leagues. Pg. 2 also has a "Special Notice" concerning the printing of this newspaper (see photos).

Page 3 is entirely taken up with advertisements as is the back page, including one for: "Baseball At The Polo Grounds" noting the dates of 12 future games.

The rarity of this issue cannot be overemphasized. It is suspected this newspaper lasted for less than 15 months, the very first issue dated July 15, 1885 & the final issue dated Oct.  9, 1886. The first volume saw just 63 issues published, and the second had 150 editions for a total of just 213 issues ever published.
While the first volume was printed on rather high-quality "rag" paper allowing for better preservation, the second volume (1886) was printed on more acidic newsprint resulting in exceedingly few issue remaining to this day as the paper turned brown & fragile rather quickly.
This issue is complete in 4 pages, has minor browning at the edges but is otherwise in uncommonly nice condition.
This issue comes in a protective, acid-free folder for safe keeping. A rare opportunity for any serious baseball collector.