1919 World Series program project

[Vintagedeputy]

Not too long ago I was fortunate enough to find a 1919 World Series program in the wild. Since then, I have been trying to figure out how many copies still exist, similar to the project being done with the first issue of Jefferson Burdick’s American Card Catalog.

Until yesterday I knew of four copies including mine but I saw that another one sold in the LOTG auction. I now have pictures of five copies and I believe there are probably less than 20 of these left in the world from such an iconic series in baseball history. Does anyone own one not pictured here ?

[Andy Sandler]

I have one.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Andy Sandler

I have one.

Hi Andy. Are you able to attach a photo here?

[NiceDocter]

I sold one in very nice shape in an REA auction about 16 years ago or so. Check the REA archives for a photo…… Rocky

[bigfanNY]

I have had my eye on programs in general for along time and for a time I did collect WS programs. I put together a run of Yankee WS wins 1923 - 1978 both AL and NL and was working on every appearance but my heart wasn't into it so sold the lot. In my opinion there are at least a couple Hundred 1919 Reds version extant. Now many are in collections so dont come up very often. The Chicago version is much tougher.
Research in older collectors mags like SCD and Trader Speaks would help you along with Auction Catalogs. Internet can only take you so far.
Good luck with you quest. I can say from experience the more you put into it the more you will get.

[perezfan]

I've seen at least a dozen others at auction over the years.... probably more like 15 or so. The trick is finding one with all pages still intact and no rips, tears, ink, or missing pieces. It's the inevitable fragility of the paper and resulting condition flaws that have kept me from ever picking one up.

Best of luck in your quest!

[Schlesinj]

I got one. Do you know of a program top load that holds a 9x12 and/or how do you store yours?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

I got one. Do you know of a program top load that holds a 9x12 and/or how do you store yours?

Yes, they make the rigid ones in varying thicknesses and sizes. There is basically a standard magazine size (SI, Sport, and standard sized programs) and a larger size (Life Magazine, Look, etc.) Just go to ebay and you'll find what you need.