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Lot # 952: Bill Dickey 1955 Tour of Japan Photo Album

Starting Bid: $1,500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December 2001",
which ran from 12/1/2001 12:00 AM to
12/31/2001 9:00 PM



A sumptuous photo album presented to the members of this historic 1955 visit to Japan by the New York Yankees. Adoringly bound, it features crystal clear shots of their arrival, ticker tape parade, team photos (both U.S. and Japan), the stadium, Kimono preparation, game action and even Pepsi Cola advertising (the Tour sponsor) and the "Yankee Special" airplane. The album contains thirty-two-pages, each with a photo from the tour and measures 12.5x9" in silk with intricate oriental stylings. NRMT. The letter of authenticity comes from Mrs. Bill Dickey.

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