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c.1951 Johnny Podres PSA Type 1 Encapsulated William Jacobellis Contact Proof (1954 Topps #166 Image) - Measures Approx. 4" x 5"
1954 TOPPS PODRES IMAGE!!! Originally issued in 1951, this significant Johnny Podres PSA Type 1 contact photo was struck by the renowned William Jacobellis and eventually used for the 1954 Topps #166 Podres subject. The classic pitching pose reveals the finest possible clarity, with the black borders and lower white "Johnny Podres" text trademark attributes of Jacobellis contact proofs. The clean surface has miraculously eluded any notable flaws, with the verso including the critical WILLIAM N. JACOBELLIS credit stamp. As photo enthusiasts surely realize, Jacobellis was one of the most prominent post-WWII baseball photographers, with his illustrations highly coveted in the collecting community. Many of his contact proof images were utilized for classic cards, including the iconic Willie Mays rookie, and this 4" x 5" memento likewise ended up being one of the two legendary poses on Podres' '54 Topps subject!

MIN BID $200
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