Stars of the mid-20th Century shine bright in this collection of entertainment themed trading cards. Dating from 1946-1960, this selection is populated with complete sets, partial sets, and singles, featuring headliners from the movies, television, and the music industry. This appealing accumulation is highly pleasing, with generally satisfying examples.
Featured are:
1946 F5-12 Dixie Lids near-complete set (23/24) with mixed backs ranges VG to EX, with John Wayne, Bing Crosby, and Judy Garland;
1950 R712-2 Topps Hopalong Cassidy partial set (160/230) with cards numbered 1-186 ranges 55% VG-EX to EX-MT, 35% GD to VG, 10% lesser;
1952 F5-15 Dixie Lids complete set (24) all Nelson's Ice Cream backs ranges NM to NM-MT+, with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, and Clark Gable;
1952 R701-14 Bowman Television & Radio Stars of NBC (6) range VG to EX with Kate Smith, Dinah Shore, and Martha Raye;
1953 R701-15 Bowman Television & Radio Stars of NBC (98) range 75% EX-MT to NM-MT, 25% VG to EX, with partial set (48/96) with Loretta Young; and duplicates (40);
1957 R710-3 Topps Hit Stars (14) range VG to EX-MT, with Jerry Lewis, Johnny Mathis, and The Coasters;
1960 R730-3 Fleer Spins and Needles (142) range 90% NM to MT, 10% VG-EX to EX-MT, with complete set (80) with Jerry Lee Lewis, Andy Williams, and The Drifters; and duplicates (62).
Opening Bid $200.