Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 418:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Trio of Topps Baseball Factory Sealed Complete Sets 2014-2016
This lot consists of three factory-sealed Topps Baseball complete sets released consecutively from 2014 to 2016. Each set is housed in its original retail-style cardboard box and remains enclosed in factory-applied clear shrink wrap.
The 2014 Topps Baseball Complete Set features a 660-card base set containing Series 1 and Series 2. The box includes an exclusive bonus five-card pack of Orange parallels. Featured on the packaging are Miguel Cabrera, Andrew McCutchen, Yu Darvish, Joe Mauer, and Clayton Kershaw. Notable rookie cards for this year include Jose Abreu (174), Xander Bogaerts (84), and George Springer (457).
The 2015 Topps Baseball Complete Set features a 700-card base set containing Series 1 and Series 2. The box includes an exclusive bonus five-card pack of numbered parallels. Featured on the packaging are Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, and Chris Sale. Notable rookie cards for this year include Javier Baez (415) and Joc Pederson (461).
The 2016 Topps Baseball Complete Set features a 700-card base set containing Series 1 and Series 2, released during the 65th anniversary of Topps. The box includes an exclusive bonus five-card pack of numbered parallels. Featured on the packaging are Buster Posey, Matt Harvey, Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, and Mike Trout. Notable rookie cards for this year include Corey Seager (190), Trea Turner (305), and Kyle Schwarber (66).
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:
All three sets are factory sealed in original clear plastic wrap. The cardboard boxes appear well-preserved with sharp corners and vibrant graphics, showing only minor shelf wear. As the sets remain sealed, the cards inside are in as-issued condition, typically grading at Near Mint-Mint or better. None of the items are professionally graded or slabbed.
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