July 15, 2021: Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2021
For serious collectors of World Series and All-Star Game programs, this lot provides a unique opportunity to pick up 34 handsome examples of the former and nine (9) of the latter, most in a highly attractive and collectible condition, and all unscored. Headlined by striking examples from 1949, 1955 and 1960, the array provides a spectacular glimpse into many of the most famous World Series contests in MLB history. Here’s the breakdown of World Series Programs, with the rare instances of duplication noted (most are around 8 ½-by-11 ½ inches, with anywhere from 50 to 100 pages or more): 1949 – VG-Ex, 1955 – Very Good, 1960 Pirates – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1962 Yankees – Excellent-Plus, 1963 Dodgers (2) – Near-Mint, 1964 Yankees – Ex-Mt, 1965 Dodgers (4) – three are Nr-Mt, one is VG-Ex, 1966 Dodgers (5) – Ex-Mt to Nr-Mt, 1967 Red Sox – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1968 Tigers – Ex-Plus, 1969 Orioles (2) – Nr-Mt and Ex-Mt, 1969 Mets – VG-Ex, 1970 Orioles (3) – Ex and VG-Ex, 1970 Reds – Ex-Mt, 1971 Pirates – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1971 Orioles – Ex-Plus, 1972 Reds – Ex-Mt, 1972 A’s – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1973 A’s – Nr-Mt, 1973 Mets – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1975 (2) – Ex-Mt and VG-Ex, 1978 – Nr-Mt, 1979 – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1980 – Ex-Mt-Plus, and 1983 – Nr-Mt; Playoffs (3) – 1969 NLCS Braves – Ex, 1975 ALCS Red Sox – Ex-Mt, and 1978 ALCS Yankees – Ex-Mt-Plus; All-Star Games (6) – 1962 Wrigley – Nr-Mt, 1965 Metropolitan Stadium – VG-Ex, 1969 RFK Stadium – Ex-Mt-Plus, 1971 Detroit Stadium – Ex-Mt, 1972 Atlanta – Ex, and 1973 Kansas City – Nr-Mt.
1949-78 World Series and All-Star Programs (43)
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