1933 Act/Rule 477
January 24, 1997
VIA EDGAR
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Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Phoenix Duff & Phelps Utility Series Fund
File Nos. 333-847 and 811-7535
Gentlemen:
The above-mentioned registrant having filed with the Commission on
February 9, 1996 a Notification of Registration on Form N-8A and Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (the "Registrations"), does hereby respectfully request
that the hereinbelow stated Registrations and EDGAR filings be withdrawn
pursuant to Rule 477 under the the Securities Act of 1933, as amended:
Company: Phoenix Duff & Phelps Utility Series Fund
Form Type: N-8A
Received Date: February 9, 1996 17:04
Accepted At: February 12, 1996 12:46
Accession No.: 0000950146-96-000200
Company: Phoenix Duff & Phelps Utility Series Fund
Form Type: N-1A EL
Received Date: February 9, 1996 17:04
Accepted At: February 12, 1996 13:03
Accession No.: 0000950146-96-000201
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Securities and Exchange Commission
January 24, 1997
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This registration is being withdrawn at this time because of a present
lack of market interest.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If
you have questions, please contact me at (860) 403-5788.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Richard J. Wirth
Richard J. Wirth, Counsel
Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company
