August 6, 2015: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2015
This is a nice array of cards from the classic early Topps years from 1952-56, with the greatest emphasis on 1953 Topps, a vintage offering that is historically difficult to find in higher grades. Four Hall of Famers are included – from 1954 Topps – and the condition ranges are broken down below according to the various years and issues. The breakdown: 1952 Topps (11) – Very Good, No. 101, 120 and 124; Good, No. 20, 31, 87, 92 and 115; Fair, No. 111 and 123; 1953 Topps (64) – Nr-Mt, No. 51 and 90; Ex-Mt, No. 13 o/c, 56, 68, 88, 129, 163 o/c, 173, 187, 194 o/c, 209, 218 o/c 235 o/c; Excellent, No. 12, 22, 36, 42 o/c, 49, 52o/c, 64o/c, 74, 94, 123, 131, 153 o/c, 188 and 197; Very Good, No. 3, 7, 15, 21, 29, 32, 33, 38, 65, 75, 84, 110, 118, 133, 148, 167, 178, 185, 198 and 201; Good, No. 23, 45, 89, 117, 128, 130, 181, 199, 213 and 239; Poor, No. 125 and Nos. 157, 170, 182, 195 and 219 (evidence of trim); 1954 Topps (5), Very Good, No. 20 Spahn, 30 Mathews o/c, 36 Wilhelm, 70 Doby and 111; 1955 Topps (3), No. 25 – Ex, 21 – Ex and 55 – Ex-Mt o/c; 1956 Topps (9), Excellent, No. 7, 21, 26, 57, 68, 284, 310 o/c and 317; and Very Good – No. 163.
1952-56 Topps Baseball Group With Hall of Famers, Stars (92)
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