Ultimate 1974 Topps Baseball Experience: #1 PSA Graded Master, Traded & Team Checklist Sets with (564) PSA 10, Factory Set, Uncut Sheet & More!

• Sold For: $82,950
• Year: 1974
• Auction: 2014 August
• Lot #: 1
• Auction Category: Postwar Baseball - 1970s to Present Cards

The Ultimate 1974 Topps Baseball Experience! Honored by PSA as the 2009 “modern set of the year” and having earned top-billing on the competitive registry since 2005, the offered 1974 Topps Baseball PSA graded master, Traded and Team Checklist sets constitutes a labor of love between our consignor and an issue he began piecing together 40 years ago. This incredible 1974 Topps gallery represents the peak of collecting achievement and is further bolstered by (26) complimentary pieces including a factory set, uncut sheet, graded wax/rack packs, proofs, wrong backs, file copies and much more. Quite simply, this is the most complete and highest graded 1974 Topps Baseball collection ever assembled. The discriminating collector will marvel at the inclusion of (564) PSA Gem Mint 10 cards (18.6% of the total census) with many being the only graded at the tier. Included are: 1974 Topps Master Set #1 PSA Registry: (678/678, Set Graded & Rating 9.758, (63) 1 of 1) with Base Set: (660/660) with PSA 10: (533 cards) with #2-6 Aaron Special, #7 Hunter, #10 Bench, #20 Ryan, #29 Niekro (1 of 1), #50 Carew, #60 Brock, #80 Seaver, #85 Morgan, #95 Carlton, #100 Stargell, #105 Fisk (1 of 1), #160 B. Robinson, #179 Berra Coaches, #202 R. Jackson/Stargell, #206 Palmer/Seaver (1 of 1), #212 Fingers, #250 McCovey (1 of 1), #280 Yastrzemski, #283 Schmidt, #330 Marichal, #331 Bench/Fisk (1 of 1), #332 Aaron/D. Allen, #338 R. Jackson/B. Williams, #340 Munson, #350 Gibson, #400 Killebrew, #440 Kaat (1 of 1), #456 Winfield RC, #473 Mays WS, #542 Gossage, #598 Griffey RC, #600 Madlock RC; PSA 9: (127 cards) with #1 Aaron, #110 B. Williams, #130 R. Jackson, #207 Ryan/Seaver, #215 Kaline, #226 Padres Team, #252 Parker RC, #300 Rose, #575 Garvey; Washington Variations: (15/15) with PSA 10: (9 cards) with #32, 53, 77, 125, 148 (1 of 1), 173, 197, 241, 599; PSA 9: (6 cards) with #102, 226, #250 McCovey, 309, 364, 387; Errors/Variations: (3 cards) with #599 (PSA 8, Small Print), #608 (PSA 10, Apodaco Incorrect), #654 J. Alou (PSA 10, NNOF); 1974 Topps Traded Set #1 PSA Registry: (44/44, Set Grade & Rating 9.314, (8) 1 of 1) with PSA 10: (19 cards); PSA 9: (25 cards); 1974 Topps Team Checklists Set #1 PSA Registry: (24/24, Set Grade & Rating 8.667, (6) 1 of 1) with PSA 10: Giants (1 of 2); PSA 9: (13 cards); PSA 8.5: (2 cards); PSA 8: (8 cards); Highlighted among the complimentary pieces are: 1974 Topps Factory set: (unsearched, EX display box with one detached lid); 1974 Topps Vault File Copy: (4 cards, all BVG Authentic #1/1) with #56, 246, #250 McCovey WASH, #654 J. Alou NNOF; 1974 Topps Wrong Backs: (2 cards, both PSA 8) with #456 Winfield RC/493; 1974 Topps Full Uncut Sheet: (132 cards, presents NM, crease-free, framed to 28-3/4 x 43”) with #10 Bench, #20 Ryan, (5) Aaron Specials; 1974 Topps Rack Pack: (GAI 7.5, #50 Carew back, #80 Seaver back); 1974 Topps Cello Pack: (GAI 9); 1974 Topps Wax Pack: (GAI 9.5, Bonus Team Checklist) and Other: (11 items) with signed 1974 Topps: #1 Aaron (“8”, card grades VG, auction LOA from JSA). This item has a reserve. Estimated value ($75,000+). A complete list of cards and their respective grades can be accessed by clicking on the provided link on our website. More on our website. Link to PSA Set Registry for this lot. Included among the complimentary pieces are: 1974 Topps Team Checklists Full Uncut Sheet set: (24/24, presents EX-MT); 1974 Topps Three-Card Strip: (presents NM, COA from Topps Vault) with 26/#197 (Washington)/182; 1974 Topps Cello Display Box: (presents NM, empty); 1974 Topps Wax Display Box: (presents NM, empty); Other: (10 items) with #109 Grich original 4 x 4-3/4” photo used to create card (presents NM), #137 Bumbry progressive proof (NM), #624 B. Miller negative used to create card (Topps Vault), #644 Granger (VG) with original reverse artwork from 1989 Topps auction, dated 3/2/74 Dave Rader signed Topps contract (presents NM), (2) 10/88 Baseball Cards magazine Winfield (Washington) fantasy panels including one full magazine (both NM-MT), 9/09 Sports Market Report Set Registry Awards issue featuring this offering and 11/26/10 Sports Collectors Digest profiling the 1974 Topps set. Note: Due to size/weight, a shipping surcharge may apply.Frames included with lots: while we make every effort to protect the frames included in these lots during pre-auction storage and post-auction shipping, we are not responsible for any damage to the frames themselves, and no refunds will be given due to frame damage.