2002 Topps Heritage Near-Complete Master Set (633/685) Including 100 Chromes, 34 Autographs, and 16 Relics

Sold For:

$3,300

Year:

2002

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

1477

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1970s to Present Cards

Presented is one of the hobby's most complete collections of 2002 Topps Heritage cards, consisting of 633 different cards out of a possible 685 produced by Topps to commemorate the design of the 1953 Topps set. Topps Heritage was the brainchild of Topps executives looking for a way to honor the company's most popular designs in celebration of fifty years of Topps baseball cards. Beginning in 2001, Topps Heritage would utilize the classic 1952 Topps series design and continue in succession each year with a lineup of the present day players on cards that resembled their vintage counterparts. These throwback cards appealed to modern and vintage collectors alike, making Topps Heritage one of Topps' most popular products. The offered collection is remarkable in its breadth and represents more than a decade of dogged collecting by our consignor, one of the hobby's most passionate Topps Heritage collectors. His pursuit of all things Topps Heritage resulted in an incredible assembly of base cards, variations, chromes, refractors, autographs, relics, and related promotional material that, when presented together, leaves even a casual observer marveling at this accomplishment. It would, very likely, be impossible to replicate this collection. It would certainly present a monumental challenge for anyone who desired to embark on the journey starting today. Within this collection are hundreds of serial numbered cards that are not offered for sale frequently. It is truly a stunning assembly and one that we feel represents one of the most passionate pursuits of collecting that we have ever encountered in our many years. We are confident that it will be of great interest to both vintage and modern collectors, and it is a privilege for us to offer this 2002 near-complete master set alongside ten other individual Topps Heritage collections within this auction on behalf of our consignor. This collection consists of the following: 1) Base Set (446/446): Complete. Highlighted by all short prints. 2) Night Short Prints (10/10): Complete - all variations required for a master set. 3) Chrome Set (100/100): Complete and each card is serial numbered /553. 4) Real One Blue Ink Autographs (20/28): Missing eight for completion. 5) Real One Red Ink Autographs (10/28): Each serial numbered /53. 6) Clubhouse Collection Autographs (2/4): Berra (04/25) and Dark (14/25). 7) Classic Renditions Autographs (2/4): Giles (03/25) and Guzman (01/25). 8) Clubhouse Collection Relics (8/12): Missing only Aurilia, Bonds, Garciaparra, and Sauer. 9) Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics (3/6): Aurilia/Dark (14/53), Garicaparra (17/53), and Patterson/Sauer (21/53). 10) Grandstand Glory Relics (5/12): Campanella, Newhouser, Paige, Shantz, and Wynn. 11) Classic Renditions (9/10): Missing only Pujols. 12) New Age Performers (10/15): Missing only Alomar, Boone, Giambi, McGwire, and Sosa. 13) Then and Now (8/10): Missing only Furillo/Walker and Minoso/Suzuki. 14) Dealer Sell Sheet (1): Provided to dealers by Topps to advertise the product. Included is an unused redemption card for an original 1953 Topps card. Also included are 2,200+ duplicates (with stars) from the base set, which are not included in the total count below. This is an incredibly comprehensive collection of 2002 Topps Heritage, loaded with highlights. It presents an incredible foundation for the pursuit of a complete master set of all cards associated with this landmark product or it possesses a tremendous break value for the collector or dealer interested in only a portion of the collection. Total: 633 cards plus one dealer sell sheet. The substantial size/weight of this item requires that there will be a shipping charge for this lot (which will vary depending upon where it is being shipped). Reserve $2,500. Estimate (open).