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Description
Souvenir program for the International Lawn Tennis Championship Davis Cup European Zone semi-final match between Great Britain and Spain. The event was held June 8, 9, and 10, 1967, at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, England, under the auspices of the Lawn Tennis Association. The program is constructed with an off-white cardstock cover printed in green and black ink, featuring a central illustration of the Davis Cup trophy. The interior contains black-and-white photographs of the competing teams. The Great Britain team pictured includes R. K. Wilson, M. J. Sangster, P. E. Hare, M. Cox, and R. Taylor. The Spanish team includes players J. L. Arilla, M. Gisbert, J. Gisbert, M. Santana, and M. Orantes. The booklet includes a list of the Committee of Management and local advertisements, including a full-page advertisement for the Eastbourne Mutual Building Society. The cover price is listed as One Shilling, reflecting pre-decimalization British currency. Cover text: INTERNATIONAL LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, THE DAVIS CUP – 1967 (EUROPEAN ZONE), SEMI-FINAL, GREAT BRITAIN v SPAIN, Under the auspices of THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION at Devonshire Park : Eastbourne, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 8th, 9th and 10th, SOUVENIR PROGRAMME : : ONE SHILLING.
Condition report:
Excellent vintage condition. The paper remains bright with no evidence of foxing, damp staining, or tears. There is a very slight vertical curve to the overall booklet likely from storage, but no sharp folds or creases are present. The binding is secure.
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