November 17, 2022: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2022
Presented here is one of the unique Topps efforts of the era, the quirky “burlap” background 1968 Topps issue that bedevils condition-conscious collectors. It is offered here in a condition range that is broadly Excellent to Near-Mint, with some below and the emphasis probably to Ex-Mt, with some of the typical off-centers and overall a highly attractive and consistent presentation, with really nice crisp burlap. An SGC 6.5 No. 230 Pete Rose headlines, along with a Good condition No. 280 Mickey Mantle, and Rookie cards from Nolan Ryan and Johnny Bench. Breakdown of keys and condition anomalies: No. 1 Leaders – Ex-Mt, 3 Leaders – Excellent-Plus, 5 Leaders – Near-Mint, 20 Brooks Robinson – Very Good, 27 Hodges – Ex-Mt, 30 Torre – Ex-Mt-Plus o/c, 37 Williams – Ex-Plus, 45 Seaver – VG-Ex, 50 Mays – Near-Mint o/c, 80 Carew – VG, 86 Stargell – VG, 100 Gibson – Ex-Mt, 110 Aaron – VG, 144 Morgan – Nr-Mt, 150 Clemente – Ex o/c, 165 Oliva – VG-Ex, 177 Ryan Rookie – Good, 200 Cepeda – Ex-Mt o/c, 205 Marichal – Nr-Mt o/c, 220 Killebrew – Ex, 230 Rose – SGC 6.5, 247 Bench Rookie – Ex o/c, 250 Yastrzemski – Nr-Mt, 280 Mantle – Good, 290 McCovey – VG-Ex, 330 Maris – VG-Ex, 355 Banks – VG, 370 Aaron All-Star – VG, 374 Clemente All-Star – VG-Ex, 408 Carlton – VG, 480 Manager’s Dream – VG-Ex, 490 Superstars – VG, 500 Frank Robinson – Ex-Mt m/c, 520 Brock – VG-Ex m/c, 530 Belters – Ex-Plus o/c and 575 Palmer – Nr-Mt.
1968 Topps Baseball Complete Set, Rose Slabbed (598)
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