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Sports History By Mail Subscription

Name: Sports History By Mail Subscription
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

Created by Ari Siegel

Give your favorite sports fan a peek into history with this 6 month subscription of fascinating replicas of the real patents for inventions that changed the game.

$42.00 - $74.00

12 Reviews

Unique gift idea

Timely delivery

Engaging content

Educational experience

Perfect for sports fans

Thoughtful presentation

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What Makes It Uncommon

Can you imagine golf with no tees? Or baseball without a glove? Probably not, but our favorite sports didn’t always have the same indispensable gear—someone had to invent it. This 6-month gift subscription treats superfans to some inside baseball (and football, and surfing, and skiing, and…) with remarkable replicas of real patents for iconic inventions that literally changed the game.

Each month, your giftee will receive a reproduction of the original patent for an essential piece of sports equipment.
Inside every mailing, they’ll find a replica of the real historical document from the U.S. Patent Office, printed on high-quality paper with every word and illustration rendered in painstaking detail.
Accompanying context pages share the story behind the invention and shed light on the colorful background of our best-loved pastimes.
The first mailing arrives via UPS to ensure swift delivery, and the following mailings arrive by USPS First Class Mail.
Designed and printed in Illinois.

Giving this as a gift? Download and email, or print and give this card to your recipient to let them know their subscription is on the way.

About the Maker

created by

Ari Siegel

Ari Siegel has always loved how history comes alive when you approach it right. He grew up listening to stories from his WWII-veteran grandfathers, went on to work at the US Capitol, where he gave tours to guests, then gained an even deeper appreciation when he started checking out historical documents at the Library of Congress archives. With History by Mail, he hopes to share the excitement of holding something meaningful about our nation’s past in your own hands.

Shipping

This item ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 6/2/2025.

Items that are made to order or oversized can't be sent in a Gift Box. Instead, you can include your Gift Message on the shipment's packing slip. At this time, this item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses, or to U.S. Territories including Minor Outlyling Islands. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.

This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.

Made from

paper

Measurements

9.5” L x 4.125” W x 0.05" H

Care

Lay flat, keep dry

Notes

Your first document will be mailed a week after placing an order. The subsequent documents will be mailed on the 15th of each month.

Please Note: Letters that have already shipped are not subject to return. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you can cancel your subscription at any time for a refund on the months you have not yet received.

Item ID

55848

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