1961 Minnesota Twins First Home Game Series Program v Senators

Description: 1961 Minnesota Twins Official Program and Yearbook – Vintage MLB Collectible This is a rare and highly collectible 1961 Minnesota Twins Official Program and Yearbook from their inaugural season! A must-have for any Twins fan or baseball memorabilia collector. This vintage program captures the excitement of the Twins' first year in Minnesota after moving from Washington, D.C., and is filled with team info, player profiles, and memorable moments from that season. Condition:Overall: Very good condition with some signs of wear consistent with its age.Front Cover: Small water spot and areas of missing paper on the edges.Back Cover: Small tear and spot.Inner Pages: Clean and intact with no major issues.Scorecard: Marked by the original owner, adding a touch of history to this collectible. Despite minor imperfections, this program is a great piece of Twins history and a fantastic addition to any collection. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of the Minnesota Twins' debut season! Grading Guidelines When grading vintage magazines or programs, collectors and sellers often use a set of grading guidelines similar to those used for comics and other paper-based collectibles. Here's a general guide:1. Mint (M) or Near Mint (NM)Condition: Almost perfect, as if brand new. No visible wear or flaws.Pages: Crisp, clean, bright white pages.Covers: Clean and glossy, with no creases, fading, or stains. Spine is tight, and staples are clean and rust-free.Corners: Sharp and undamaged.2. Very Fine (VF)Condition: Slight signs of wear.Pages: Clean with minimal tanning or discoloration.Covers: Slight scuffing or faint creases, but no tears or significant damage. Gloss is mostly intact.Corners: Slight rounding or very minimal creases.3. Fine (F)Condition: Noticeable wear but still well-preserved overall.Pages: Clean but possibly slightly tanned or discolored with minor imperfections.Covers: Slight creasing, edge wear, or small corner bends. Minor discoloration or fading.Spine: Spine may show slight wear but remains tight.Corners: Noticeable wear or slight bends.4. Very Good (VG)Condition: Visible signs of wear, but the item is complete and intact.Pages: May have more tanning or slight brittleness. Minor tears or spots possible.Covers: Noticeable creases, scuffing, or small tears. Possible small spots, water damage, or discoloration.Spine: May have minor splitting or loose staples.Corners: Rounded or slightly damaged.5. Good (G)Condition: Considerable wear, but still readable and collectible.Pages: Tanned, possibly brittle. Minor tears or stains are likely.Covers: Heavily creased, faded, or discolored with small tears, water spots, or other visible damage.Spine: May be split, but staples generally intact.Corners: Heavily rounded or creased.6. Fair (FR)Condition: Significant wear. Heavily damaged, but still complete.Pages: Yellowed or heavily tanned. Possible large tears, stains, or pieces missing, but all essential text/images remain readable.Covers: Major creasing, tears, water damage, or discoloration. Potentially missing pieces or covers detaching.Spine: Likely split or damaged. Staples may be rusty or detached.Corners: Rounded, creased, or missing sections.7. Poor (P)Condition: Severe damage and wear. The magazine is heavily degraded but may still have collectible value.Pages: Significant damage, large sections may be missing or unreadable.Covers: Torn, missing, or detached. Heavily stained or marked.Spine: Completely split or detached.Corners: Severely damaged or missing.Additional Considerations:Water Damage: This can result in "wavy" pages or staining and is noted specifically in grading.Rusty Staples: Rust on staples is considered a flaw and may downgrade the item.Missing Pages/Pieces: Any missing parts will greatly affect the value and grade. Each vintage magazine is unique, and these guidelines can help you assess its overall condition fairly.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Sarasota, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-17T15:34:02.000Z

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