Lot # 306: 1957 Topps Near Set (404/407) Plus First/Second Series Checklists

Groundbreaking 1957 Topps near set of (404/407) cards plus both checklists. This inaugural standard-sized issue has an approximate condition breakdown of 30% (EX-MT or better), 30% (EX), 20% (VG-EX) and 20% (VG or lesser) with the tougher fourth series generally presenting similarly, if not a touch better than the more available numbers. Highlights include: #1 T. Williams (VG), #2 Berra (EX-MT), #7 Aparicio (EX), #10 Mays (VG-EX), #15 Roberts (VG), #18 Drysdale RC (VG), #20 Aaron (GD), #24 Mazeroski RC (EX), #25 Ford (FR), #30 Reese (VG), #35 F. Robinson RC (VG), #55 Banks (VG-EX), #62 B. Martin (VG-EX), #70 Ashburn (VG-EX), #76 Clemente (VG), #80 Hodges (GD), #85 Doby (VG), #90 Spahn (PR, reverse paper loss), #97 Yankees Team (VG-EX), #125 Kaline (EX), #165 Kluszewski (GD), #170 Snider (VG-EX), #210 Campanella (VG), #212 Colavito RC (VG-EX), #215 Slaughter (EX), #250 Mathews (GD), #286 Richardson RC (NM), #312 Kubek RC (EX-MT), #317 Giants Team (EX-MT), #322 Reds Team (EX), #324 Dodgers Team (VG-EX), #338 Bunning RC (EX-MT), #400 Dodgers’ Sluggers (EX), #407 Mantle/Berra (VG) and NNO 1/2 Bazooka (marked). Missing only #95 Mantle, #302 Koufax and #328 B. Robinson for completion (available as separate lots elsewhere in this auction). Note: Due to storing methods in nine-pocket sheets, the front surfaces have a light film that doesn’t have a significant impact on the cards' overall presentation.