December 1, 2016: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2016
This is as breathtaking a complete 1974 Topps Football set as you will find, easily Near-Mint to Near-Mint to Mint, with great color and gloss and super clean card backs, all showcased with razor-sharp corners that insist these are largely as-issued and virtually uncirculated cards. Indeed, save only for questions of centering, the set would simply be described as Near-Mint to Mint, though there are some Near-Mint cards included in the mix. Given the extraordinary overall presentation, there may be as many as 250 or so cards that have the kind of centering that might prompt an upgrade, though all of those wouldn’t necessarily be off center enough to demand a technical designation. Here’s a breakdown of the keys: No. 1 Simpson Record – Near-Mint o/c, 28 Hayes – Nr-Mt to Mt o/c, 129 Tarkenton All Pro – Ex-Mt, 130 Simpson All Pro – Nr-Mt o/c, 131 Csonka All Pro – Nr-Mt o/c, 150 Unitas – Nr-Mt o/c, 200 Griese – Nr-Mt o/c, Harris – Nr-Mt o/c, 230 Butkus –Nr-Mt to Mt o/c, 390 Jones – Nr-Mt o/c, 470 Bradshaw – Nr-Mt to Mt o/c, 500 Staubach – Nr-Mt and 527 (evidence of trim).
Super High-Grade 1974 Topps Football Complete Set (531)
Click above for larger image.