July 21, 2022: Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/21/2022
Presented here is an impressive complete set from 1965 Topps Baseball, a remarkably uniform and consistent presentation that is essentially Ex-Mt to Near-Mint, with some below and the emphasis to the upper end of the spectrum. With the vivid color backgrounds, excellent photo clarity and gloss the set yields a particularly pleasing presentation, with the Hall of Famers and specials offering a nice glimpse into and generally conform to the broader condition range. The breakdown: No. 1 Leaders – VG-Ex, 3 Leaders – Ex-Mt, 5 Leaders – Ex-Mt-Plus, 8 Leaders – Ex-Mt-Plus, 15 Roberts – Near-Mint o/c, 16 Morgan Rookie – VG-Ex, 50 Marichal – Ex-Mt, 95 Mazeroski – Excellent, 99 Hodges – Nr-Mt, 120 Frank Robinson – Ex, 130 Kaline – Very Good, 134 Mantle WS Homer – Good, 145 Tiant Rookie – Ex-Mt-Plus, 150 Brooks Robinson – Ex, 160 Clemente – Ex-Mt-Plus, 170 Aaron – Ex-Mt, 176 McCovey – VG, 205 Spahn – Ex, 207 Rose – VG-Ex, 220 Williams – Ex-Mt o/c, 236 McLain Rookie – VG-Ex, 250 Mays – Ex-Mt, 260 Drysdale – Ex-Mt-Plus, 282 Murakami Rookie – Ex-Mt-Plus, 300 Koufax – VG-Ex, 320 Gibson – Ex-Mt-Plus, 330 Ford – Nr-Mt, 340 Oliva – Good, 350 Mantle – VG-Ex, 360 Cepeda – Ex-Mt o/c, 377 Stargell – Ex-Plus, 400 Killebrew – Ex-Mt, 410 Aparicio – VG, 470 Berra – VG, 477 Carlton Rookie – Good, 500 Mathews – Ex-Plus, 520 Banks – Ex-Mt, 526 Hunter Rookie – Ex-Plus, 540 Brock – Ex-Mt-Plus o/c, 551 Mets Team – Ex-Mt-Plus and 581 Perez Rookie – Ex-Mt.
1965 Topps Baseball High-Grade Complete Set (598)
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