December 1, 2016: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2016
Here is a really nice example of an important early Topps football issue, the unique 1969 issue that had basically two distinct designs for the two series, with the first series showcasing a full-bleed background that makes it particularly sensitive in terms of chipping and revealing even the slightest whisper of wear. In this instance the series is basically Excellent to Ex-Mt, with some cards above and below the range but the emphasis clearly to Excellent overall and minimal chipping. As is typically found in older collections, the second series is a bit better in terms of the condition than Series I, largely Ex-Mt or better. The keys: No. 1 Kelly – Very Good, 6 Hayes – Fair, 20 Dawson – Ex, 25 Unitas – Ex-Mt, 26 Piccolo – Ex, 34 Olsen – Ex, 51 Sayers – Ex, 53 Lilly – Ex, 55 Nitschke – VG, 60 Maynard – Ex-Mt, 69 Alworth – Ex, 75 Meredith – Ex-Mt, 80 Checklist (marked), 100 Namath – VG, 120 Csonka – Ex, 132 Checklist – Nr-Mt, 139 Butkus – Ex, 150 Tarkenton – Ex-Mt, 161 Griese – Ex, 163 Otto – Nr-Mt, 215 Starr – Ex-Mt, 227 Jurgensen – Ex-Mt and 232 Blanda – Nr-Mt.
1969 Topps Football Near-Set (259/263)
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