December 1, 2016: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2016
For any advanced collector looking to own the ultimate 1973 Topps Football set, look no further than this remarkable lot. Presented here is a simply stunning example of the popular Topps issue, an amazing aggregation that is easily Near-Mint to Near-Mint to Mint, with only a handful below, and a wonderful, uniform presentation with sharp photo registration, good gloss and centering. Two of the keys – No. 89 Harris and No. 487 Stabler, are found in PSA 8 Near-Mint to Mint holders, nicely confirming the broader condition range. These are seemingly uncirculated cards, virtually unimprovable, with super clean backs with the vivid red and blue color accents. The issue is seemingly equal parts Near-Mint and Near-Mint to Mint, with no discernible difference in condition between the Hall of Famers and the remainder of the gang. Here are the keys: No. 1 Leaders – Ex-Mt-Plus, 15 Bradshaw – Nr-Mt, 25 Blanda – Nr-Mt to Mt, 30 Page – Nr-Mt to Mt, 38 Jones – Nr-Mt, 45 Brodie – Nr-Mt, 50 Upshaw – Nr-Mt, 60 Tarkenton – Nr-Mt, 61 Alworth – Nr-Mt, 68 Checklist – Very Good, 118 Mackey – Ex-Mt-Plus, 165 Greenwood – Nr-Mt, 175 Maynard – Ex-Mt-Plus, 211 Eller – Nr-Mt to Mt, 214 Buoniconti – Nr-Mt, 125 Hadl – Nr-Mt, 224 Checklists – Ex-Mt-Plus, 236 Taylor – Nr-Mt, 243 Adderly – Nr-Mt o/c, 245 Riggins – Nr-Mt, 274 Hayes – Nr-Mt, 280 Greene – Nr-Mt, 295 Griese – Nr-Mt, 310 Taylor – Nr-Mt to Mt, 325 Bethea – Nr-Mt, 335 Dawson – Nr-Mt, 358 Checklist – VG-Ex, 381 Kelly – Nr-Mt, 395 – Ex-Mt, 400 Namath – Nr-Mt, 406 Masrshall – Nr-Mt, 435 Bell – Nr-Mt, 455 Unitas – Nr-Mt, 461 Otto – Ex-Mt-Plus, 475 Staubach – Nr-Mt, 498 Checklist – Ex, and 500 Simpson – Ex.
Super High-Grade 1973 Topps Football Complete Set (528)
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