Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 662:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Nolan Ryan Baseball Cards, 1981-1984 Topps and Fleer
A collection of vintage baseball trading cards featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, issued between 1981 and 1984. The assortment includes cards produced by Topps and Fleer, depicting Ryan during his tenures with the Houston Astros and California Angels.
The collection includes the following:
1981 Fleer Nolan Ryan card number 57, featuring an Astros uniform with a portrait and action inset.
1981 Topps Nolan Ryan card number 580 (A.L. All-Star), featuring an Angels uniform and a facsimile signature.
1982 Topps Nolan Ryan card number 700, featuring an Astros uniform in a pitching follow-through.
1983 Fleer Nolan Ryan card number 229, featuring an Astros portrait.
1983 Topps Nolan Ryan card number 360, featuring an Astros uniform and a facsimile signature.
1984 Topps Nolan Ryan card number 470, featuring a dual-image portrait and action shot in an Astros uniform.
The reverse of each card includes biographical information and career pitching statistics.
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, unrepresented condition and generally appear to be in mid-to-high grade. Centering is varied, with some cards slightly off-center. Corners range from sharp to showing minor softening. Surfaces are generally clean, although some cards or their sleeves have adhesive price stickers on the reverse side. The 1982 Topps card number 700 features a small handwritten price on the back. Potential bidders should review all images for detailed corner and edge condition.
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