March 21, 2019: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2019
Presented here is a truly imposing complete set of 1978 Topps Baseball cards, arguably in a condition that could hardly be improved of Near-Mint to Near-Mint to Mint, boasting the coveted “vending bend” and just generally announcing the presence of virtually uncirculated monsters. With the emphasis to Near-Mint and only a handful falling below to Ex-Mt, this example can lay claim to literally dozens of examples of blistering cards to the upper range of Near-Mint to Mint, cards with razor-sharp corners, vivid colors, excellent photo clarity and gloss along with generally very good centering,. The cards of the Hall of Famers, major stars and specials generally fall in line with the broader condition range, including nine keys that have been slabbed by SGC. The breakdown: No. 1 Record Breaker – Ex, 6 Ryan Record Breaker – SGC 8.5, 15 Perez – Near-Mint, 20 Rose – Nr-Mt, 34 McCovey – Nr-Mt, 36 Murray – SGC 7, 40 Yastrzemski – Nr-Mt, 60 Munson – Nr-Mt to Mt, 72 Dawson – SGC 6.5, 100 Brett – SGC 5.5, 120 Carter – Nr-Mt, 160 Palmer – Nr-Mt to Mt, 170 Brock – Nr-Mt, 173 Yount – Nr-Mt, 200 Jackson – Nr-Mt to Mt, 282 Yankees Team – SGC 6.5, 300 Morgan – SGC 7, 360 Schmidt – Nr-Mt to Mt, 400 Ryan – SGC 6, 413 World Series (Jackson) – SGC 8.5, 450 Seaver – Ex, 460 Hunter – Nr-Mt, 510 Stargell – Nr-Mt to Mt, 540 Carlton – Nr-Mt to Mt, 580 Carew – Nr-Mt, 670 Rice – Nr-Mt, 686 Perry – Nr-Mt, 700 Bench – Nr-Mt, 703 Morris – Nr-Mt to Mt, 704 Whitaker – Nr-Mt to Mt, 707 Molitor – SGC 6, 708 Murphy – Nr-Mt to Mt and 720 Jenkins – Nr-Mt.
1978 Topps Baseball Complete Set with Keys Graded (726)
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