November 30, 2017: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2017
Along with shining the spotlight on pop culture genres of every description, Topps and the handful of erstwhile competitors ventured into the non-sport arena with gusto, and the nation’s time-honored regard for all things military proved to be fertile ground. Presented here is a great example of the important 1962 Topps Civil War News. With dramatic color depictions of Civil War battles and many legendary figures from the North and South, the standard-size cards have mock news headlines on the back and articles providing details about same. This specimen is a handsome Excellent to Ex-Mt, with a few below and the emphasis to Ex-Mt, housed in nine-pocket sheets in a binder and boasting a very nice consistent look, with vivid colors and good gloss. About three dozen of the array have the kind of centering that might typically prompt an upgrade, though not all of those would be severe enough to dictate a formal off-center designation. The single missing pasteboard is No. 46.
1962 Topps Civil War News Near Set (87/88)
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