Extremely Rare 1953 Topps Unopened Five-Cent Wax Pack PSA EX 5

Sold For:

$66,000

Year:

1953

Auction:

2022 Summer

Lot #:

1752

Category:

Unopened Packs and Boxes

Graded EX 5 by PSA (submitted by REA). This is one of only nine examples (of which five are designated as five-cent varieties) ever graded by PSA! Presented is a very desirable original unopened 1953 Topps five-cent wax pack. This bright multicolored pack is tightly wrapped and has light staining on front. The large slab of gum is visible against the front of the wax wrapper. It is a miracle that any packs of cards from nearly 70 years ago still exist in their original, unopened state. They are, of course, very rare, and this is one of the few survivors from the glory days of baseball cards of the early 1950s. Submitted for grading and encapsulation by REA, this pack was has been stored away in an old-time collection for decades. While the series of its contents is unknown, this often comes with the territory with unopened packs, and for many collectors this is also part of their allure and excitement. This is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive unopened packs we have ever had the privilege of offering, and it is one that we are confident will be a worthy addition to even the most advanced 1953 Topps or unopened wax-pack collection. Reserve $10,000.