Lot # 1493: 1962 Topps Complete Set (598)

Category: 1949-Present

Starting Bid: $250.00

Bids: 37 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 9/12/2024 4:00 AM to
9/28/2024 9:00 PM



Collector-grade example of one of the most condition-sensitive of all Topps sets, the 1962 issue. Featuring a host of Hall of Famers and tough high numbers, the 1962 issue features muted color photos, set against a faux-wood background that is extremely susceptible to chipping. This set grades approximately 2% EX, 3% VG-EX, 14% VG, 36% GOOD, 30% FAIR and 15% POOR, a true collector's set.  Key cards grade as #5 Koufax (F), #10 Clemente (F), #18 Manager's Dream (F), #21 Kaat (F), #25 Banks (G), #30 Mathews (P), #45 B. Robinson (VG), #50 Musial (P), #70 Killebrew (P), #73 Fox (G), #85 Hodges (F), #100 Spahn (F), #139 Ruth (VG), #150 Kaline (EX), #170 Santo (VG-EX), #198 Perry (G), #200 Mantle (VG), #216 Torre (P), #288 Williams (F), #300 Mays (G), #310 Ford (F), #310 Ford (F), #320 Aaron (F), #340 Drysdale (P), #350 F. Robinson (G), #360 Berra (P), #387 Brock (F), #394 Aaron AS (G), #395 Mays AS (F), #425 Yastrzemski (F), #471 Mantle AS (VG), #500 Snider (G), #505 Marichal (EX), #530 Gibson (G).  The set also contains three extra cards, each green-tint variations: Cards #129, 139, and 147.  601 cards total.

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