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Lot 444
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Lot Number: 444
Description: Scarce 1964 Phila. Phillies press guide. One of the most desired and seldom offered guides of its' era the 1964 Phillies press guide was the first issued by the team. The guide was created by longtime Phillies publicity director Larry Shenk who suggested that the Phillies should have such a guide as all other teams already had created. the original total production of the (58) page 1964 guide was (300) each of which was hand colored on the cover by Shenk's wife Julie. After the 1964 guide the Phillies guides were all mass produced and remain so to date. The offered example represents one of only a handful known to exist and remains in superb original condition. Coupled with its' notable rarity is the connection with the Phillies legendary collapse during the 1964 season, truly a must for any significant Phillies collection: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($750.00-$1,250.00)
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