1977 Topps Mexican Football Uncut Panel Collection (252 Panels, 693 Cards)

Sold For:

$6,300

Year:

1977

Auction:

2020 Fall

Lot #:

2477

Category:

Football Cards or Memorabilia

Presented is a substantial collection of 252 uncut panels from the 1977 Topps Mexican Football series, consisting of 693 cards in total, highlighted by forty-three Hall of Famers. The extremely rare Topps "Mexican" series is among the most fascinating football sets of the 1970s. They are identical in design to their American counterparts, but with the text printed in Spanish. This collection is composed of 120 two-card panels, seventy-five three-card panels, and fifty-seven four-card panels. Of the 252 panels offered in this collection, 195 have been encapsulated as Authentic by PSA, while the balance are housed in plastic screw-down holders. The forty-three Hall of Famers included are represented by multiple examples of #85 Charlie Sanders, 125 Paul Krause, 172 Larry Little, and 295 Fred Biletnikoff. All the panels appear to be in Excellent condition with bright colors and crisp images. Moderate to heavy duplication throughout.

2-Card Panel PSA Encapsulated (120): #34/151, 85/254, three121/85, six 135/373, 172/7, 176/463, two 178/87, four 182/522, nine197/292, 204/256, two 205/215, 221/211, six 246/62, two 254/310,forty-three 257/74, 292/497, two 318/445, 369/387, 398/526, four401/426, 426/247, 442/401, ten 466/391, and sixteen507/389. 

3-Card Panel PSA Encapsulated (75): Two#85/254/310, two 135/373/42, twenty-two 160/172/7, six 176/463/125, two182/522/375, six 197/292/497, 220/204/256, thirteen 378/369/387, six401/426/247, three 411/179/295, and twelve 442/401/426. 

4-Card Panel (57): Five #121/85/254/310, four 178/87/398/526, 212/226/204/256, twenty 257/74/34/151, and twenty-seven 442/401/426/247.

An extremely unusual collection of rarities from this fascinating 1970s Topps football issue that would be a superb and significant addition to any vintage football-card collection. Total: 252 panels featuring 693 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).