1979-1980 Topps Hockey Uncut Sheet with Wayne Gretzky Rookie - Printing Error Back (Basketball Cards)

Sold For:

$12,000

Year:

1979

Auction:

2021 Spring

Lot #:

3030

Category:

Hockey Cards or Memorabilia

Original 1979-1980 Topps hockey uncut final production sheet consisting of 132 cards with fully printed reverses. In a very peculiar printing error, the reverse of the sheet displays upside down 1979-1980 Topps Basketball backs. The 1979-1980 Topps Hockey set includes the rookie card of Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, and many other Hall of Famers including Dryden, Howe, Hull, and Bossy. The offered sheet is arranged in twelve rows of eleven cards. The sheet has numerous condition flaws including creasing, large edge tears, light stains, and the upper right corner is torn off (but included). The sheet exhibits slightly off-register color alignment. The important Wayne Gretzky card shows no creasing, with a couple minor surface imperfections. Despite the technical flaws, the sheet is presentable, and would be a worthy addition to any advanced hockey, Wayne Gretzky, or uncut-sheet collection. Dimensions: 28-1/2 by 43 inches. Please note: This sheet has been stored rolled for many years and will be shipped as such. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Reserve $100. Estimate (open).