October 26, 2023: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/26/2023
Offered is an outstanding 1974 Topps Baseball complete set, found here in a condition that is a crisp and uniform Near-Mint or better in a binder, with a few Ex-Mt and with the emphasis to the upper end of the spectrum. Included with the lot is the 44-card Traded subset, found in a similar condition. This was the first year that Topps produced the entire set at one time rather than by series, perhaps paving the way for factory-style sets that display a startling, essentially as-issued look with superb colors and gloss and wonderful, clean backs. With that kind of lineage, it’s an entry that is almost unimprovable, with HOFers and stars offering a nice glimpse into the wider condition range, with no discernible difference between the top stars and commons. Breakdown of keys and condition anomalies: No. 1 Aaron – Near-Mint-Plus, 2-6 Aaron Specials – Ex-Mt-Plus to Nr-Mt, 10 Bench – Nr-Mt to Mt, 50 Carew – Nr-Mt-Plus, 55 Frank Robinson – Excellent-Plus, 60 Brock – Ex-Mt-Plus, 80 Seaver – Nr-Mt, 85 Morgan – Nr-Mt, 95 Carlton – Nr-Mt, 100 Stargell – Nr-Mt-Plus, 130 Jackson – Nr-Mt-Plus, 160 Brooks Robinson – Nr-Mt-Plus, 179 Berra – Nr-Mt, 190 Oliva – Nr-Mt, 230 Perez – Nr-Mt-Plus, 250 McCovey – Nr-Mt m/c, 252 Parker Rookie – Nr-Mt-Plus, 273 Checklist (mk), 280 Yastrzemski – Nr-Mt-Plus, 283 Schmidt – Nr-Mt-Plus, 300 Rose – Nr-Mt-Plus, 340 Munson – Ex-Mt and 456 Winfield Rookie – VG-Ex.
1974 Topps Baseball High-Grade Set Plus Traded (704)
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