July 15, 2021: Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2021
Presented is a sparkling example of the colorful, oversized 1970 Topps Basketball issue, missing a half dozen cards and boasting a remarkable, largely Near-Mint or better condition, with a few Ex-Mt and an overall look that is compelling with crisp, vivid background colors and sharp orange spot color on exceptionally clean backs. A striking SGC 5.5 Pete Maravich Rookie card headlines this second consecutive “Tall Boys” issue at 2 ½-by 4 11/16-inch cards; the missing cards (6) include: No. 10, 42, 50, 65, 112 and 160. The breakdown of keys and condition anomalies: No. 1 Leaders – Ex-Mt o/c, 2 Leaders – Very Good (cr), 5 Leaders – Near-Mint o/c, 7 Bradley – Nr-Mt, 13 Riley Rookie – Ex-Mt-Plus, 18 Bellamy – Nr-Mt o/c, 20 Monroe – Nr-Mt, 24 Checklist – Nr-Mt, 33 – Excellent (has logo sticker affixed to front), 46 Lucas – Ex-Mt-Plus, 70 Hayes – Nr-Mt, 75 Alcindor – Nr-Mt to Mt o/c, 80 Wilkens – Nr-Mt o/c, 90 Thurmond – Nr-Mt, 100 Robertson Ex-Mt-Plus, 101 Checklist – Ex-Plus, 107 West All-Star – Nr-Mt o/c, 113 Baylor All-Star – Nr-Mt, 114 Robertson All-Star – Ex-Mt-Plus, 120 Frazier – Nr-Mt, 125 Bing – Nr-Mt, 130 Hawkins – Nr-Mt o/c, 137 Murphy Rookie – Ex-Mt-Plus, 150 Reed – Nr-Mt, and 175 Knicks Celebrate – Ex.
1970 Topps Basketball High-Grade Near Set, SGC 5.5 Maravich Rookie (169/176)
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