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Mark SteinbergDan... Yes- I am very familiar with these. I own both the National and American League versions. I like them because you can see all of the defunct team logos in one view.
Most I have seen, however, are from the early-to-mid '60s. A 1959 version would be pretty early for this issue. Also, I have never seen one of these dated. Is the "1959" date on the string, or on one of the pennants?
It's a neat/displayable piece, and is rather condition sensitive. So if this one is in "EX" condition as you say, I would consider it. I have seen these (un-dated) go on Ebay for $60 - $120, often in rough shape. In a catalogue auction, the price would be about 25% higher.
So his asking price is fair.... I guess (like everything else) it just comes down to whether you like it.