Lot # 252: 1968 Topps Posters Complete Set Tough!

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Item was in Auction "Post War Sports Cards & Collectibles XI",
which ran from 9/15/2021 10:00 PM to
10/3/2021 10:00 PM



A tough set to grade because of all the variables. These huge (Roughly 10" x 18") posters are printed on very cheap paper. They have many fold lines unlike the mere two of their 1967 cousins. These folds are susceptible to splitting and tearing and, most commonly having tiny holes develop at the intersections of the folds.

Also many people call these inserts, which is incorrect, they were issued in their own packs (they only fold down to 2.5 x 4.75) which of course means a lot more examples with gum and wax stains.

These are generally speaking very nice. The Mantle is sharp with light corner wear an internal wrinkle or two and some crimping on the right edge of the center horizontal fold. The Aaron is similar but unfortunately someone wrote "34 Years" in ballpoint pen near his name. The Mays is the worst major star with tape stains on each corner and one on the center of the top border (how someone got tape off this fragile paper without tearing it is a minor miracle) heavier fold wear than most, and a number of creases and wrinkles.

There are the occasional wax and/or gum stains on a handful as well.

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