Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 447:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of 1978 Topps Baseball Cards Featuring Hall of Fame Rookie Cards and Stars
This collection consists of several vintage baseball cards from the 1978 Topps set, constructed from printed cardstock. The group is highlighted by multiple rookie cards including card number 707 Rookie Shortstops featuring Hall of Fame inductees Paul Molitor and Alan Trammell, card number 703 Rookie Pitchers featuring Hall of Famer Jack Morris, and card number 708 Rookie 2nd Basemen featuring Lou Whitaker. Also included is a card number 704 Rookie Outfielders card. Star and Hall of Fame players are featured throughout the collection, with multiple copies of Tom Seaver card number 400 and Rollie Fingers card number 200. Individual cards for Gary Carter card number 120, Dale Murphy card number 340, Jim Hunter card number 160, and Alan Trammell card number 40 are present. The group also includes card number 3 1977 Batting Leaders featuring Rod Carew and Dave Parker. Other featured players include Ron Cey card number 540, Don Baylor card number 550, Jack Clark card number 130, and Bump Wills card number 20. Each card is housed in a clear plastic protective top-loader.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
The cards are in raw, ungraded condition, appearing to range from Excellent to Near Mint. Visual inspection shows bright colors and surfaces that appear clean through the protective holders. Typical production-era centering issues are visible on several cards, including the Tom Seaver and Molitor/Trammell rookie cards. Corners generally appear sharp with some minor touches observed on certain examples. No major creases, significant surface wear, or staining is immediately apparent.
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