June 2009 Magazine Appraisal

GIANTS Magazine, June 2009 - Official Magazine of the San Francisco Giants

This item is a copy of the official magazine of the San Francisco Giants, prominently featuring an image of a pitcher on the cover with the large text '300!' overlaid. The magazine cover is a glossy paper stock, primarily green and brown depicting a baseball field. The main title 'GIANTS' is in large, bold orange letters with white outlining. Above the title, two smaller feature headlines are visible: 'FAST, FASTER AND BURRISS' and 'FRED LEWIS AND THE FIRE INSIDE'. A small '09 JUNE' is located in the top right corner, indicating the issue month and year. The pitcher on the cover appears to be in mid-throw, wearing a grey San Francisco Giants uniform with the 'SF' logo on his cap. A baseball is visible in flight to his right. In the foreground, a heavily blurred figure of a batter in a red uniform is visible, suggesting a dynamic action shot. The bottom left corner shows a UPC barcode with text 'JUNE 2009' and a price of '$5.00'. The overall condition appears to be good, with minor signs of handling consistent with a magazine of its age; there are no obvious tears, major creases, or discoloration visible from the provided image. The colors remain vibrant. This magazine represents a specific moment in the San Francisco Giants' history, likely coinciding with a player reaching a significant milestone related to the number 300, or a feature on a historical '300' event, making it a collectible for baseball fans and particularly Giants enthusiasts. The craftsmanship is typical for a sports magazine, featuring full-color printing and saddle-stitch binding, though the interior pages are not visible.