Each signature judged Authentic by PSA/DNA and encapsulated. Magnificent 1957 Topps signed near set of (342/407) that is undoubtedly one of the finest such gatherings in the hobby. This gallery is 84% complete and features a strong lineup of Hall of Famers, “golden age” stars and key deceased. The mostly period autographs generally present in the (“7-8”) range and are placed on primarily (GD to VG) surfaces with some better or lesser. A percentage of cards display reverse paper loss/residue. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Keys include:
Hall of Famers: (23 cards) with #7 Aparicio, #15 Roberts, #18 Drysdale RC, #24 Mazeroski RC, #25 Ford, #29 Herzog, #30 Reese, #40 Wynn, #55 Banks, #59 D. Williams, #70 Ashburn, #85 Doby, #90 Spahn, #100 Giles, #120 Lemon, #125 Kaline, #138 Minoso, #154 Schoendienst, #170 Snider, #203 Wilhelm, #215 Slaughter, #230 Kell, #250 Mathews;
Stars: #5 Maglie, #45 Furillo, #78 Wertz, #82 E. Howard, #88 Kuenn, #103 Nuxhall, #117 Adcock, #121 C. Boyer RC, #122 K. Boyer, #135 Skowron, #165 Kluszewski, #175 Larsen, #178 Bessent, #192 J. Coleman, #200 McDougald, #201 Amoros, #212 Colavito RC, #220 Jensen, #240 Bauer, #242 Neal, #277 Podres, #284 Zimmer, #286 Richardson RC, #295 J. Collins, #306 Da. Johnson, #312 Kubek RC, #342 Mauch;
Pre-1980 Deceased: #23 Lollar (d.77), #115 Gilliam (d.78), #225 Simpson (d.79), #274 Hoak (d.69) Opening Bid $2,500.