April 2, 2015: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/2/2015
In what is easily one of the most attractive nonsport issues ever created, the 1953 Topps Who-Z-At Star issue of 2 5/8-by-3 ¾-inch cards presented the major film idols of the day in an elegant 80-card set that absolutely glistens in full color. Offered here is a major portion of that illustrious issue, including several of the key stars – Clark Gable, Liz Taylor, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy, Debbie Reynolds and Ozzie Nelson - in a highly presentable fashion that renders a nice, consistent look. Here’s the breakdown: Excellent (14) – No. 3, 15, 20, 23, 38, 39 Gable, 40, 43, 46, 51, 59, 60, 70 and 73; Very Good (20) – No. 1, 2, 6, 7, 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32, 36, 37, 48, 53, 55, 63, 72, 76 and 79 Flynn; Good (12) – No. 12, 24, 33, 41, 42, 44, 45 Gardner, 54, 64 Tracy, 65, 68 and 69; Fair (9) – No. 4, 8, 9, 11, 20, 47, 62, 67 and 72 Reynolds; Poor (3) – No. 49, 52 Taylor and 54.
1953 Topps Who-Z-At Star? Partial Set (58)
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