1965 Topps #526 Jim "Catfish" Hunter Rookie Original Card Artwork

Sold For:

$822

Year:

1965

Auction:

2008 Spring

Lot #:

759

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1960s Cards

Presented is the actual original artwork (5-1/8 x 5-5/8 inches) used to produce rookie card #526 Jim "Catfish" Hunter from the 1965 Topps set. This is a particularly impressive artwork featuring this Hall of Fame pitcher. It is interesting to note the original artwork includes additional image area which was cropped out by Topps on the issued card. This original flexichrome artwork is in Near Mint condition with standard production-related remnants on its blank reverse. This is an outstanding original 1965 Topps baseball card artwork. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$800+. SOLD FOR $822.50