The Legacy of Lassie
Item Number: 105
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Anyone would love this unique book of Lassie memorabilia and collectibles. However, it's a timely item given the fact that Laddie, who was the official 9th generation Lassie and Jon Provost, who portrayed Timmy Martin in the Lassie TV show, will be appearing in Greensburg on June 20 & 21.
Lassie began as a character in the Saturday Evening Post and later became a popular book. In 1943 the first Lassie-themed movie came to the big screen and ten more have followed. It was 1954 when the popular TV series began and ran for an incredible 19 seasons.k
Here is your chance to own The Legacy of Lassie, the only book available devoted to Lassie collectibles and memorabilia! The book starts in 1938, the year that Lassie first appeared, and goes to the present time. It is 343 pages, with 1,046 black and white photos of Lassie collectibles. It also includes current market values on all items in the book.Published by Beverly Hills Publishing.
The foreword was written by Jon Provost, the wonderful actor who played Timmy in the Lassie show from 1957 – 1964.
Included in the book are chapters on:
Books, Clothing, Comic Books, Lassie Brand Products, Movie Memorabilia, Lunchboxes
Toys, Records, Photographs, Pawtographs, & Autographs Jewelry, Ephemera,
Baby/Lassie III (cont)
This icon of the past will be making an appearance in Greensburg on June 20 & 21 so you'll want to be sure to pick up this book.
Here's the schedule of events for the weekend:
Friday, June 20 - Greensburg Area
Lassie Film Festival at Wolf Theater
News Media Meets Personalities
Laddie Visits Hospital Patients
Laddie Visits Sponsors
Saturday, June 21 - Decatur Co Fairgrounds
Training, Photos, Q & A Session - Elementary Level
Training, Photos, Q & A Session - High School Level
Training, Photos, Q & A Session - College Level
Scene Re-enactment
"Is Your Dog a Star?"
Lassie Memorabilia Museum on display all day!!!!
Special Instructions
Written by the donor. Copy will be autographed.
Item may be picked up at the gala event on April 5 or through April 10 at the Hospital Foundation office at 720 N. Lincoln, Greensburg, IN. If required, buyer will pay handling and shipping costs.