The Dimaggio Albums

by Joe Dimaggio, Richard Whittingham Publisher : Putnam Year : 1989 Edition : First Printing : First Pages : 800 Condition : Near Fine Binding : Hardcover Slipcase : Yes Signed : Yes Price : $379.95

Item Description :

Putnam, 1989. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Two oversized volumes with Joe DiMaggio signature laid-in. Excellent condition.throughout, minimal cover wear, blue cloth with gilt titles. Slipcase with gilt titles and Dimaggio photograph, some corner wear. Two folio sized volumes contain hundreds of articles, photographs and just about anything else that you can imagine pertaining to the Fantastic career and life of Joe DiMaggio. From newspaper articles from the time, to many photos covering all stages of his career, these books cover it all. Both volumes are in very fine condition and looks as though it has never been read. The slipcase has a pictorial pastedown photo of Joe in his younger years. Mr. DiMaggio himself contributed to this set by writing the introduction and commentaries. We are happy to send pictures on request. 2 volume boxed set; compiled & edited by Richard Whittingham, with Introduction and commentaries by Joe DiMaggio. Selections from public and private collections celebrating the baseball career of Joe DiMaggio. Volume 1 covers 1932 - 1941; Volume 2 covers 1942 – 1951. Profusely illustrated with photographs in color and black & white. Rare genuine hand signed magazine cut laid-in. 800 pages (400 + 400.)



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