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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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1 1/2" by 2 5/8" Unnumbered. Front: Player portrait set against a colored background, player's name and the word "Athletics" at bottom, "World Champions 1910" at top. Back: "Athletics Series."
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Huge lot of individual 1995 COORS collector trading cards in one large card box. Approximately 550+ high quality glossy cards in numerical order #1-100 with duplicates. There are no #18 or #78 cards, but all of the rest are included. Box measures 12-1/2" x 4" x 3". (c) 1995 Coors Brewing Company and Di-Mark Group, Inc.
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Incomplete Box of Classic Monster Trucks collector card packs. There are 34 out of 36 packs. Each of the 34 packs contains 12 cards. All 34 packs new and unopened. Box measures 8-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 2-1/4". (c) 1990 Classic Games, Inc. and Monster Truck Racing Association.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.
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The 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats set consists of 78 of the game's top players from the past, plus a card of Ted Williams, who was in his final major league season. The cards are standard size (2-1/2" by 3-1/2") and feature color photos inside blue, green, red or yellow borders. The card backs carry a short player biography plus career hitting or pitching statistics. Unissued cards with a Pepper Martin back (#80), but with another player pictured on the front are in existence.
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This card was one of 340 cards issued in the 1956 Topps Baseball Card set. The card set is quite similar to the 1955 Topps set, again using both a portrait and an "action" picture. Some portraits are the same as those used in 1955 (and even 1954). Innovations found in the 1956 Topps set of 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards include team cards introduced as part of a regular set. Additionally, there are two unnumbered checklist cards. Finally, there are cards of the two league presidents. William Harridge and Warren Giles. On the backs, a three-panel cartoon depicts big moments from the player's career while biographical information appears above the cartoon and the statistics below. Card backs for numbers 1-180 can be found with either white or grey cardboard. Some dealers charge a premium for grey backs (numbers 1-100) and white backs (101-180).
NOTE: THE COMPLETE SET PRICE QUOTED BELOW DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CHECKLIST CARDS.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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Front: Sepia player photo with lower border white strip containing player's last name, team and league.
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Back: Player's full name, baseball biography, and an ad for one of several brands of cigarettes.
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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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This card is one of 572 cards issued in the 1959 Topps card set--a set marking the largest set issued to that time. The cards in this set measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and they have a round photograph at the center of the front with a solid-color background and white border. A facsimile autograph is found across the photo. Card numbers below #507 have red and green printing with the card numbering white in a green box. On card numbers 507 and higher, the printing is black and red and the card number is in a black box. Specialty cards include multiple-player cards, team cards with checklists, "All-Star" cards, highlights from previous season, and 31 "Rookie Stars". There is also a card of the commissioner, Ford Frick, and also one of Roy Campanella in a wheelchair. A handful of cards can be found with and without lines added to the biographies on the back indicating trades or demotions; those without the added lines added to the rare and valuable and are not included in the complete set price. Card numbers 199 through 286 can be found with either white or grey stock being the less common.
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This unnumbered card was issued in the rare 47-card set, circa 1911, which were printed on the back of "Baseball Bats" penny candy. The cards themselves measure approximately 1-3/8" by 2-3/8" and feature a black and white player photo surrounded by an orange or white border. The players name and team are printed in small, black capital letters near the bottom of the photo.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.
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Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that the first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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2 1/2" by 3 1/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, player name and details beneath. Back: Blank.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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1 1/2" by 2 3/4" Unnumbered. Front: Player portrait set against a red background, player's last name, position and team, followed by the words, "Williams Caramel Co, Oxford, PA." Back: blank.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.
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4 3/4" by 7 3/4". Front: Sepia/Black and White player pose with player name and team. Back: blank.
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The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts
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Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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5 3/4" by 8". Front: Full color lithograph with wide gray border. Back: Player biography and advertisement for smoking tobacco. Obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill cigarettes.
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2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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1 3/8" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player photo, name and position beneath, with "SMOKE AND CHEW YUM-YUM TOBACCO" and "A. Beck & Co. Chicago, Ill". Back: Blank.
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Mark Messier signed in black felt tip marker. New York Rangers.
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2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait. Back: Player's name, position and details about player.
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2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait. Back: Player's name, position and details about player.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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1 3/4" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Player photo, player name in black strip beneath. Back: Blank.
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1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo with card number and player name below. Back: Advertisement.
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This card is one of 572 cards issued in the 1959 Topps card set--a set marking the largest set issued to that time. The cards in this set measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and they have a round photograph at the center of the front with a solid-color background and white border. A facsimile autograph is found across the photo. Card numbers below #507 have red and green printing with the card numbering white in a green box. On card numbers 507 and higher, the printing is black and red and the card number is in a black box. Specialty cards include multiple-player cards, team cards with checklists, "All-Star" cards, highlights from previous season, and 31 "Rookie Stars". There is also a card of the commissioner, Ford Frick, and also one of Roy Campanella in a wheelchair. A handful of cards can be found with and without lines added to the biographies on the back indicating trades or demotions; those without the added lines added to the rare and valuable and are not included in the complete set price. Card numbers 199 through 286 can be found with either white or grey stock being the less common.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front.
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2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo. Back: Player's name, position and description.
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This card is one of the 494-card set released in 1958--as Topps continued to expand its set in size. One card (# 145) was not issued after Ed Bouchee Was suspended from baseball. Cards retained the 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" size. There are a number of variations, including yellow or white lettering on 33 cards between numbers 2-108 (higher priced yellow letter variations that are checklisted, are not part of the complete set prices). The number of multiple-player cards was increased. A major innovation is the addition of 20 "All-Star" cards. For the first time, checklists were incorporated into the numbered series, as the backs of team cards.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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Card #82 from the 1953 Topps Baseball series features Mickey Mantle, the legendary outfielder for the New York Yankees, depicted in a striking portrait-style illustration rather than a photograph, characteristic of the richly colored artwork that defines this iconic set. The card showcases Mantle in a Yankees cap against a softly rendered ballpark background, with his name, team, and position printed in a bold red-and-yellow lower border, alongside the Yankees team logo. Issued during Topps’ second major baseball card release, the 1953 set is celebrated for its artistic quality and larger card size, measuring approximately 2-5/8 by 3-3/4 inches, and marks an important era when Topps was solidifying its dominance in the trading card industry, having first launched a full baseball set in 1952.
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Issued as part of the 1953 Topps set of baseball cards, which reflects the company's continuing legal battles with Bowman. The set, originally intended to consist of 280 cards, is lacking six numbers (numbers 253, 261, 267, 268, 271, and 275) which probably represent players whose contracts were lost to the competition. The 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards feature painted player pictures. A color team logo appears at the bottom panel (red for American League and black for National). Card backs contain the first baseball trivia questions along with brief statistics and player biographies. In the red panel at the top which lists the player's personal data, cards from the 2nd Series (numbers 86-165 plus 10, 44, 61, 72, and 81) can be found with that data printed in either black or white, black being the scarcer variety. Card numbers 221-280 are the scarce high numbers.
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Issued as part of the 1953 Topps set of baseball cards, which reflects the company's continuing legal battles with Bowman. The set, originally intended to consist of 280 cards, is lacking six numbers (numbers 253, 261, 267, 268, 271, and 275) which probably represent players whose contracts were lost to the competition. The 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards feature painted player pictures. A color team logo appears at the bottom panel (red for American League and black for National). Card backs contain the first baseball trivia questions along with brief statistics and player biographies. In the red panel at the top which lists the player's personal data, cards from the 2nd Series (numbers 86-165 plus 10, 44, 61, 72, and 81) can be found with that data printed in either black or white, black being the scarcer variety. Card numbers 221-280 are the scarce high numbers.
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1 1/2" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Color drawing of player with name, position, team and card number below. Back: Blank.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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2 5/8" by 3 3/4" Unnumbered. Front: Colorized portraits, player's name, team and position at top, facsimile autograph and color image of package of Wilson Franks. Back: Personal biography, 1953 statistics and career statistics.
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A lawsuit by Topps stopped Fleer's 1963 set at one series of 66 cards. Issued with a cookie rather than gum, the set features color photos of current players. The card backs include statistical information for 1962 and career plus a brief player biography. The cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2", are numbered 1-66. Ab unnumbered checklist was issued with the set and is included in the complete set price in the checklist that follows. The checklist and #46 Adcock are scarce.
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This card was one of 340 cards issued in the 1956 Topps Baseball Card set. The card set is quite similar to the 1955 Topps set, again using both a portrait and an "action" picture. Some portraits are the same as those used in 1955 (and even 1954). Innovations found in the 1956 Topps set of 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards include team cards introduced as part of a regular set. Additionally, there are two unnumbered checklist cards. Finally, there are cards of the two league presidents. William Harridge and Warren Giles. On the backs, a three-panel cartoon depicts big moments from the player's career while biographical information appears above the cartoon and the statistics below. Card backs for numbers 1-180 can be found with either white or grey cardboard. Some dealers charge a premium for grey backs (numbers 1-100) and white backs (101-180).
NOTE: THE COMPLETE SET PRICE QUOTED BELOW DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CHECKLIST CARDS.
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Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.
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2 1/2" by 3". Front: Black and white player photo with a red and white border, player name in white above the photo. Back: Player's name, position, team and league as well as a redemption ad and card number.
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The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts
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1 3/8" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player photo, name and position beneath, with "SMOKE AND CHEW YUM-YUM TOBACCO" and "A. Beck & Co. Chicago, Ill". Back: Blank.
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The second series of Zeenut cards measure 2 1/8" x 4 1/8" high and featured sepia-toned photographs on a brown background with no border. Most cards have blank backs, but some have been found with printing advising collectors to "save Zeenut pictures for valuable premiums." The checklist consits of 158 subjects, but more cards are still being discovered.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.
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A lawsuit by Topps stopped Fleer's 1963 set at one series of 66 cards. Issued with a cookie rather than gum, the set features color photos of current players. The card backs include statistical information for 1962 and career plus a brief player biography. The cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2", are numbered 1-66. Ab unnumbered checklist was issued with the set and is included in the complete set price in the checklist that follows. The checklist and #46 Adcock are scarce.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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Front: Player photo, name, city and league in lower border. Back: Kotton Cigarettes.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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A lawsuit by Topps stopped Fleer's 1963 set at one series of 66 cards. Issued with a cookie rather than gum, the set features color photos of current players. The card backs include statistical information for 1962 and career plus a brief player biography. The cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2", are numbered 1-66. Ab unnumbered checklist was issued with the set and is included in the complete set price in the checklist that follows. The checklist and #46 Adcock are scarce.
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2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.
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1 7/16" by 2 5/8"
The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.
Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.
Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.
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5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.
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5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.
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This card was one of 340 cards issued in the 1956 Topps Baseball Card set. The card set is quite similar to the 1955 Topps set, again using both a portrait and an "action" picture. Some portraits are the same as those used in 1955 (and even 1954). Innovations found in the 1956 Topps set of 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards include team cards introduced as part of a regular set. Additionally, there are two unnumbered checklist cards. Finally, there are cards of the two league presidents. William Harridge and Warren Giles. On the backs, a three-panel cartoon depicts big moments from the player's career while biographical information appears above the cartoon and the statistics below. Card backs for numbers 1-180 can be found with either white or grey cardboard. Some dealers charge a premium for grey backs (numbers 1-100) and white backs (101-180).
NOTE: THE COMPLETE SET PRICE QUOTED BELOW DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CHECKLIST CARDS.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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5 3/4" by 8". Front: Full color lithograph with wide gray border. Back: Player biography and advertisement for smoking tobacco. Obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill cigarettes.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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The 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats set consists of 78 of the game's top players from the past, plus a card of Ted Williams, who was in his final major league season. The cards are standard size (2-1/2" by 3-1/2") and feature color photos inside blue, green, red or yellow borders. The card backs carry a short player biography plus career hitting or pitching statistics. Unissued cards with a Pepper Martin back (#80), but with another player pictured on the front are in existence.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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3 7/16" by 5 7/16" Unnumbered. Front: Borderless, action photo with player name and team in hand-lettered script at bottom. Back: blank.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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This card is one of 572 cards issued in the 1959 Topps card set--a set marking the largest set issued to that time. The cards in this set measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and they have a round photograph at the center of the front with a solid-color background and white border. A facsimile autograph is found across the photo. Card numbers below #507 have red and green printing with the card numbering white in a green box. On card numbers 507 and higher, the printing is black and red and the card number is in a black box. Specialty cards include multiple-player cards, team cards with checklists, "All-Star" cards, highlights from previous season, and 31 "Rookie Stars". There is also a card of the commissioner, Ford Frick, and also one of Roy Campanella in a wheelchair. A handful of cards can be found with and without lines added to the biographies on the back indicating trades or demotions; those without the added lines added to the rare and valuable and are not included in the complete set price. Card numbers 199 through 286 can be found with either white or grey stock being the less common.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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This card is one of 572 cards issued in the 1959 Topps card set--a set marking the larges tset issued to that time. The cards in this set measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and they have a round photograph at the center of the front with a solid-color background and white border. A facsimile autograph is found across the photo. Card numbers below #507 have red and green printing with the card numbering white in a green box. On card numbers 507 and higher, the printing is black and red and the card number is in a black box. Specialty cards include multiple-player cards, team cards with checklists, "All-Star" cards, highlights from previous season, and 31 "Rookie Stars". There is also a card of the commissioner, Ford Frick, and also one of Roy Campanella in a wheelchair. A handful of cards can be found with and without lines added to the biographies on the back indicating trades or demotions; those without the added lines added to the rare and valuable and are not included in the complete set price. Card numbers 199 through 286 can be found with either white or grey stock being the less common.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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3 7/16" by 5 7/16" Unnumbered. Front: Borderless, action photo with player name and team in hand-lettered script at bottom. Back: blank.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.
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Front: Sepia player photo with lower border white strip containing player's last name, team and league.
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Back: Player's full name, baseball biography, and an ad for one of several brands of cigarettes.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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This card is one of the 494-card set released in 1958--as Topps continued to expand its set in size. One card (# 145) was not issued after Ed Bouchee Was suspended from baseball. Cards retained the 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" size. There are a number of variations, including yellow or white lettering on 33 cards between numbers 2-108 (higher priced yellow letter variations that are checklisted, are not part of the complete set prices). The number of multiple-player cards was increased. A major innovation is the addition of 20 "All-Star" cards. For the first time, checklists were incorporated into the numbered series, as the backs of team cards.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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This card is one of 572 cards issued in the 1959 Topps card set--a set marking the larges tset issued to that time. The cards in this set measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" and they have a round photograph at the center of the front with a solid-color background and white border. A facsimile autograph is found across the photo. Card numbers below #507 have red and green printing with the card numbering white in a green box. On card numbers 507 and higher, the printing is black and red and the card number is in a black box. Specialty cards include multiple-player cards, team cards with checklists, "All-Star" cards, highlights from previous season, and 31 "Rookie Stars". There is also a card of the commissioner, Ford Frick, and also one of Roy Campanella in a wheelchair. A handful of cards can be found with and without lines added to the biographies on the back indicating trades or demotions; those without the added lines added to the rare and valuable and are not included in the complete set price. Card numbers 199 through 286 can be found with either white or grey stock being the less common.
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2 1/4" by 4 11/16" Front: Player lithograph with player's name in black script at upper left. Back: Player statistics against red background.
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1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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This card is one of 250 cards issued in the 1954 Topps set. This set was the first issue to use two player pictures on the front and is very popular today. Solid color backgrounds frame both color head-and-shoulders and black and white action pictures of the player. The player's name, position, team and team logo appear at the top. Backs include an "Inside Baseball" cartoon regarding the player as well as statistics and biography. The cards measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" and include manager and coaches cards. This was the first set to use two players together on a modern card; the players were, appropriately, the O'Brien twins.
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2 5/16" by 3 1/2" Unnumbered card. Front: Black and white player photo with a facsimile autograph; player name, position and team printed beneath photo. Back: Game card embossed.
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2" by 3" Un-Numbered. Front: Colorized black and white player photo, name and position below with red background. Back: Player's name, position and description.
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1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.
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A lawsuit by Topps stopped Fleer's 1963 set at one series of 66 cards. Issued with a cookie rather than gum, the set features color photos of current players. The card backs include statistical information for 1962 and career plus a brief player biography. The cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2", are numbered 1-66. Ab unnumbered checklist was issued with the set and is included in the complete set price in the checklist that follows. The checklist and #46 Adcock are scarce.
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2" by 3 1/2" Similar to American Caramel E121 cards. Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait, name and position below. Back: Blank.
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1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.
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The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts
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3 1/4" by 2 1/6" Unnumbered. Front: Sepia-toned photograph with player's name in script Back: blank.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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2 1/4" by 3". Borderless card with black and white player photo below which is a white strip containing the player's name, position, city name and league. Backs carry an advertisement.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.
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2 1/8" by 3 3/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, player's name as facsimile autograph on shoulder. Back: Blank.
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1 7/8" by 2 7/8" Sepia with blank back.
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Issued as part of the 1953 Topps set of baseball cards, which reflects the company's continuing legal battles with Bowman. The set, originally intended to consist of 280 cards, is lacking six numbers (numbers 253, 261, 267, 268, 271, and 275) which probably represent players whose contracts were lost to the competition. The 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards feature painted player pictures. A color team logo appears at the bottom panel (red for American League and black for National). Card backs contain the first baseball trivia questions along with brief statistics and player biographies. In the red panel at the top which lists the player's personal data, cards from the 2nd Series (numbers 86-165 plus 10, 44, 61, 72, and 81) can be found with that data printed in either black or white, black being the scarcer variety. Card numbers 221-280 are the scarce high numbers.
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Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/4" Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, name and team various locations, card number in lower left or right border. Back: Blank.
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1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Crude color drawing of player, name, position, team and league below, card number in lower portion of image area. Back: Blank.
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Issued as part of the 1953 Topps set of baseball cards, which reflects the company's continuing legal battles with Bowman. The set, originally intended to consist of 280 cards, is lacking six numbers (numbers 253, 261, 267, 268, 271, and 275) which probably represent players whose contracts were lost to the competition. The 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" cards feature painted player pictures. A color team logo appears at the bottom panel (red for American League and black for National). Card backs contain the first baseball trivia questions along with brief statistics and player biographies. In the red panel at the top which lists the player's personal data, cards from the 2nd Series (numbers 86-165 plus 10, 44, 61, 72, and 81) can be found with that data printed in either black or white, black being the scarcer variety. Card numbers 221-280 are the scarce high numbers.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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2 1/4" by 4 11/16" Front: Player lithograph with player's name in black script at upper left. Back: Player statistics against red background.
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2 1/16" by 3 1/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, player's name, position and team below; ornately framed border on white card stock. Back: Blank.
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Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Playing card with player photo, player name and team below. Back: Blank.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Crude color drawing of player, name, position, team and league below, card number in lower portion of image area. Back: Blank.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Playing card with player photo, player name and team below. Back: Blank.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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1 3/8" by 2 1/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Color player drawing set against colored background with player name, team and league below. Back: Blank.
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2" by 3 1/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, player's name, position, team name below. Back: Blank.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.
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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.
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Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.
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1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that the first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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1 1/2" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Player drawing set against colored background with card number and player name below. Back: Blank.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that the first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.
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Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.
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The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.
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Single sheet of 30, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win.
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The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.
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1 3/4" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Playing card with player photo, player name and team below. Back: Blank.
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2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait. Back: Player's name, position and details about player.
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4 Complete Boxes of RAD DUDES trading card packs (36 packs per box, total of 144 packs). Each of the packs contains 10 cards. All packs new and unopened. Each box measures 7-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 1-3/4". (c) 1990 Pacific Trading Cards, Inc.
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The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.
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This is a size XL Florida State Seminoles #5 Stats Jersey signed by Jameis Winston himself and authenticated by James Spencer Authentication, LLC. Everything is sewn on the jersey. It is hand-signed in black felt tip pen. The jersey is in near mint to mint condition and is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity and hologram with matching L38243 number.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.
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In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.
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Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.
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This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.
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