November 17, 2022: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2022
Offered is an attractive 1974 Topps Baseball complete set, found here in a condition that is a crisp and uniform Ex-Mt to Near-Mint, with a few below and with the emphasis to the upper end of the spectrum. Also included in the mix is the groundbreaking 44-card Traded set, plus about a dozen duplicates, typically from some of the keys having been upgraded. This was the first year that Topps produced the entire set at one time rather than by series, perhaps paving the way for factory-style sets that display a startling, essentially as-issued look with superb colors and gloss and wonderful, clean backs. Breakdown of keys and condition anomalies: No. 1 Aaron (2) – VG-Ex and Good, Nos. 2-6 Aaron Specials – Ex-Mt, 7 Hunter (2) – Near-Mint and VG, 10 Bench – Ex-Mt-Plus, 20 Ryan (2) – Ex-Mt o/c and Fair, 55 Frank Robinson (2) – Ex-Mt-Plus and VG, 80 Seaver (2) – Ex-Mt-Plus and VG, 85 Morgan – Excellent o/c, 100 Stargell – VG, 130 Jackson – Nr-Mt, 179 Berra – Nr-Mt, 250 McCovey – Nr-Mt, 252 Parker Rookie – Nr-Mt o/c, 283 Schmidt – Ex-Mt-Plus, 340 Munson – Good, 400 Killebrew – Nr-Mt o/c and 456 Winfield Rookie – Ex-Mt-Plus o/c.
1974 Topps Baseball Complete Set, Plus Traded, Some Extras (716)
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