Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 577:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1978 Donruss KISS Trading Card, Paul Stanley, Number 28, Purple Border
This is an original 1978 KISS collectible trading card featuring band member Paul Stanley, also known as The Starchild. Produced by Donruss under license from Aucoin Management, Inc., this card is number 28 from a 66-card set. The front of the card depicts a color photograph of Stanley performing live with a guitar, enclosed within a distinctive purple geometric border. The card number 28 is printed in the upper right corner. Copyright information reading © AUCOIN MGT. 1978 BY AGRMT. WITH KISS is visible along the right side of the inner frame.
The reverse side of the card is printed in black ink on light-colored cardstock. It features the name PAUL STANLEY at the top, followed by a brief biographical description and a quote. The bottom right features the KISS Army logo. Additional text includes COLLECT ALL 66 CARDS and the copyright notice: © AUCOIN MGT. 1978 BY AGRMT. WITH KISS. This specific purple border variation distinguishes this series from the standard yellow-bordered US release.
Condition report:
The card is raw and housed in a protective plastic sleeve. Minor softening and wear are visible on the corners. The image centering on the front is slightly offset toward the bottom left. The surface appears well-preserved with no major creases, scratches, or stains visible. The reverse side shows light, uniform toning consistent with age.
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