2008 Topps Heritage Near-Complete Master Set (1,945/2,227) Including 300 Chromes, 300 Refractors, 272 Black Refractors, 110 Autographs, and 41 Relics!

Sold For:

$7,200

Year:

2008

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

1483

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1970s to Present Cards

Presented is one of the hobby's most complete collections of 2008 Topps Heritage cards, consisting of 1,945 different cards out of a possible 2,227 produced by Topps to commemorate the design of the 1959 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 2008 near-complete master set alongside ten other individual Topps Heritage collections within this auction on behalf of our consignor. A detailed listing of all the cards included within this collection is available upon request, including the serial numbers on all limited edition cards. This collection consists of the following: 1) Base Set (690/720): Missing #3, 5, 23, 34, 60, 62, 69, 78, 79, 83, 116, 122, 130, 155, 186, 187, 195, 196, 218, 265, 267, 291, 321, 323, 347, 449, 457, 458, 469, and 487. Includes all other low- and high-number base cards and short prints, including Johan Santana SSP and John Smoltz SSP. 2) Black Backs (111/145): Back color variations to base cards.3) Chrome Set (300/300): Complete and each card is serial numbered /1959. Includes Topps Heritage Low Number Chromes (1-100), Topps Chrome Inserts (101-200), and Topps Heritage High Number Chromes (201-300; Jerry Hairston High Number Chrome SSP #C285 – 0116/1959). 4) Refractor Set (300/300): Complete and each card is serial numbered /559. Includes Topps Heritage Low Number Refractors (1-100), Topps Chrome Refractors (101-200), and Topps Heritage High Number Refractors (201-300). 5) Black Refractor Set (272/300): Each card is serial numbered /59. One card is professionally graded BGS 8.5. Missing 22 Topps Heritage Low Number Black Refractors (1-100) and six Topps Chrome Black Refractors (101-200). Topps Heritage High Number Black Refractors (201-300) is complete. 6) Real One Blue Ink Autographs - Low Number (33/33): Complete. 7) Real One Blue Ink Autographs - High Number (24/25): Missing only Kershaw. 8) Real One Red Ink Autographs - Low Number (23/33): Each serial numbered /59. Two cards are graded PSA 9. 9) Real One Red Ink Autographs - High Number (17/25): Each serial numbered /59. Including Clayton Kershaw (04/59). One card is graded PSA 9. 10) Real One Dual Autographs (4/15): Each serial numbered /25. Banks/King, Cepeda/Lewis, Hook/Robinson, and Kaline/Granderson. 11) Clubhouse Collection Autographs (9/20): Each serial numbered /25. 12) Clubhouse Collection Relics - Low Number (15/40): Including Minoso SP. 13) Clubhouse Collection Relics - High Number (14/34): Including Gibson and Roberts. 14) Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics - Low Number (3/5): Aparicio/Konerko, Banks/Lee, and Minoso/Hafner. 15) Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics - High Number (3/5): Each serial numbered /59. Cepeda/Lewis, Robinson/Bruce, and Skowron/Rasner. 16) Flashback Relics (5/10): Banks, Gibson, Mazeroski, Minoso, and Brooks Robinson. 17) Flashback Relics - Historical (1/3): Dwight Eisenhower (22/59). 18) Flashbacks (20/20): All low and high number cards. 19) New Age Performers (15/15): Complete. 20) News Flashbacks (9/10): Missing only Alaska. 21) Rookie Performers (18/20): Missing only Scherzer and Votto. 22) Then and Now (17/20): Missing low number Banks/Rodriguez and Drysdale/Peavy and high number McCovey/Braun. 23) Target Exclusive T205 Minis (15/15): Complete. 24) Wal-Mart Exclusive Dick Perez (10/10): Complete. 25) National Convention VIP Promos (5/5): Complete. 26) Advertising Panels (12/99): Three players per panel.27) Dealer Sell Sheet (1): Provided to dealers by Topps to advertise the product. Also included are 1,300+ duplicates (with stars) from the base set, which are not included in the total count below. This is an incredibly comprehensive collection of 2008 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: 1,945 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).