2009 Topps Heritage Near-Complete Master Set (1,507/1,800) Including 200 Chromes, 200 Refractors, 171 Black Refractors, 109 Autographs, and 25 Relics!

Sold For:

$6,600

Year:

2009

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

1484

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1970s to Present Cards

Presented is one of the hobby's most complete collections of 2009 Topps Heritage cards, consisting of 1,507 different cards out of a possible 1,800 produced by Topps to commemorate the design of the 1960 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 2009 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 (711/733): Missing fourteen low-number base cards, three low-number SPs, three high-number SPs, and three high-number SSPs for completion. Highlighted by eight SSPs: #58b, 70b, 102b, 250b, 346b, 407b, 445b, and 488b. 2) Chrome Set (200/200): Complete and each card is serial numbered /1960. 3) Refractor Set (200/200): Complete and each card is serial numbered /560. 4) Black Refractor Set (171/200): Each card is serial numbered /60. Missing eighteen low-number cards and eleven high-number cards. One card (Upton) is graded BGS 8.5. 5) Real One Blue Ink Autographs - Low Number (34/34): Complete. Including Clayton Kershaw. 6) Real One Blue Ink Autographs - High Number (11/12): Including Clayton Kershaw. Missing only Wine. 7) Real One Red Ink Autographs - Low Number (26/34): Each serial numbered /60. 8) Real One Red Ink Autographs - High Number (9/12): Each serial numbered /60. 9) Real One Dual Autographs (15/15): Each serial numbered /25. Complete run of low- and high-number dual autographs. Including Harris/Kershaw (20/25). 10) Clubhouse Collection Autographs (10/21): Each serial numbered /25. Includes four low-number and six high-number. Including Clayton Kershaw (02/25). 11) Clubhouse Collection Dual Autographs (2/10): Each serial numbered /10. Dark/Braun and Ethier/Noren. 12) Clubhouse Collection Relics - Low Number (8/24): Including Manny Ramirez. 13) Clubhouse Collection Relics - High Number (10/40): Including Mickey Mantle SSP. 14) Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics - High Number (3/5): Each serial numbered /60. Lincecum/Marichal (BGS 6.5), Posada/Mantle, and Snider/Kemp. 15) Flashback Autographs (2/6): Each serial numbered /25. Ben Johnson and Red Wilson. 16) Flashback Relics (4/13): Banks, Mazeroski, Robinson, and San Francisco Seals. 17) Flashbacks (17/20): Missing low-number cards BF7, BF8, and BF9. 18) New Age Performers (10/15): Missing five cards for completion. 19) News Flashbacks (8/10): Missing only NF4 and NF5. 20) Rookie Performers (12/15): Missing only Rasmus, Latos, and Fowler. 21) Then and Now (17/20): Missing low number Aparicio/Taveras and Podres/Lincecum and high number Maris/Pedroia. 22) Target Exclusive Topps Mayo (11/20): Missing nine cards for completion. 23) Advertising Panels (9/101): Three players per panel. Included are eight original 1960 Topps buybacks and unreleased Kevin Gregg high-number autograph. Also included are 1,800+ duplicates (with stars) from the base set, which are not included in the total count below. This is an incredibly comprehensive collection of 2009 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: 1,516 cards (1,507 cards plus eight buybacks and one unissued autograph). 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).