Spring 2009 - Item detail

1952 Topps #24 Luke Easter Color-Process Proof Cards (6)

Sold For:
$940
Year:
1952
Auction:
2009 Spring
Lot #:
657
Category:
Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards
Matching set of six 1952 Topps color-process proofs for card #24 Luke Easter. Each of these six cards is unique. These are the very first 1952 Topps #24 Luke Easter cards ever printed. Each of these color process-proof cards represents a step toward the printing of the first final process sheet with all colors. These cards are each unique. These first-ever printed 1952 Topps proof examples of the #24 Luke Easter card include the following color processes (missing only the final process, which could easily be represented by an issued card): 1) Red, yellow, and blue printing. 2) Yellow and red printing. 3) Yellow printing. 4) Red printing. 5) Blue printing. 6) Black printing. Each color-process proof card is in MINT condition and is encapsulated as "Authentic" by SGC. Total 6 proof cards. Reserve $300. Estimate (open). SOLD FOR $940