(LOT 1320)
1957 Topps Baseball Complete Set Including 16 PSA-Graded Stars and Hall of Famers and Very Rare Error #176 Gene Baker
The 1957 Topps Baseball set transformed the trading card industry by creating a standard measurement of 2-1/2" x 3-1/2 (still used today) and featured full-color actual photographs of players as opposed to player characterizations. The offered set presents in overall EX to EX-MT condition with 16 encapsulated HOFers, Stars and rarities. PSA-graded cards include: #1 Ted Williams 1 PR, #7 Luis Aparicio 6 EX-MT, #55 Ernie Banks 4 VG-EX, #76 Bob Clemente 3 VG, #125 Al Kaline 7 NM, #210 Roy Campanella 6 EX-MT, #250 Ed Mathews 6 EX-MT, #302 Sandy Koufax 6 EX-MT, #328 B. Robinson 1 PR, #358 Jerry Lynch 7 NM, #366 Ken Lehman 6.5 EX-MT+, #400 Dodgers' Sluggers 4 VG-EX, #401 Earl Battey 7 NM & #407 Yankees Power Hitters - Mantle/Berra 3.5 VG+. This set also includes the extremely rare #176 Gene Baker (Eugenf W. Bakep) (PSA 6 EX-MT) error card of Chicago Cubs 2nd baseman Gene Baker (less than 35 examples graded higher).
MIN BID $900
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