2011 Topps Heritage Near-Complete Master Set (1,362/2,113) Including 167 Chromes, 174 Black Refractors, 86 Green Refractors, 69 Autographs, and 8 Relics

Sold For:

$5,700

Year:

2011

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

1486

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1970s to Present Cards

Presented is one of the hobby's most complete collections of 2011 Topps Heritage cards, consisting of 1,362 different cards out of a possible 2,113 produced by Topps to commemorate the design of the 1962 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 2011 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 (489/523): Missing thirty-four cards for completion (seven base cards, five SSPs, and twenty-two SPs). Included within this collection is a scarce #139C Joba Chamberlain SSP. 2) Green Tints (85/87): Missing #142 and 144. 3) Target Exclusive Red Tint SSPs (79/87): Missing #115, 139A, 143, 149, 150, 155, 180, and 185. 4) Wal-Mart Exclusive Blue Tint SSPs (66/87): Missing twenty-one cards for completion. 5) Chrome – Low Number Set (67/100): Missing thirty-three cards for completion. All serial numbered /1962. 6) Chrome – High Number Set (100/100): Complete. All serial numbered /1962. One card, Jeter, is graded PSA 10. 7) Refractor – Low Number Set (35/100): All serial numbered /562. 8) Refractor – High Number Set (70/100): All serial numbered /562. 9) Green Refractor Set (86/100): Missing fourteen cards for completion. 10) Black Refractor – Low Number Set (79/100): All serial numbered /62. 11) Black Refractor – High Number Set (95/100): All serial numbered /62. Missing #109, 126, 168, 190, and 197. One card, #105 Jeter Makes The Play, is graded PSA 9. 12) Real One Blue Ink Autographs (32/37): Missing five cards for completion. 13) Real One Red Ink Autographs (19/36): Missing seventeen cards for completion. Each serial numbered /62. 14) Real One Dual Autographs (6/8): Each serial numbered /25. Missing Banks/Castro and Kaline/Jackson. 15) Clubhouse Collection Autographs (2/10): David Wright and Hanley Ramirez. Each serial numbered /25. 16) Clubhouse Collection Dual Autographs (1/5): Frank Robinson/Mike Stanton 01/10. 17) Clubhouse Collection Relics (5/47): Beltran, Bucholz, Ichiro, Liriano, and Tabata. 18) Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics (3/10): Each serial numbered /62. 19) Baseball Flashbacks (8/10): Missing only Killebrew and Gibson. 20) Flashback Autographs (1/5): Frank Thomas 22/25. 21) News Flashbacks (8/10): Missing only NF4 and NF8. 22) New Age Performers (9/15): Missing six cards for completion. 23) Then and Now (7/10): Missing three cards for completion. 24) Stamps (1/201): Each serial numbered Alex Rodriguez/Jurrjens (37/62). 25) Advertising Panels (1/30): Carter/Zobrist/Butler. 26) Cut Signatures (3/10): Roberts, Wilhelm, and Wynn. Each serial numbered 1/1. 27) National Convention Promos (5/5): Each serial numbered /299. Included are five player sample autographs. Also included are 1,200+ duplicates (with stars) from the base set, which are not included in the total count below. This is an incredibly comprehensive collection of 2011 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: 1,367 cards (1,362 toward a master set plus five sample autographs). 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).