1957 Spic and Span Braves Near-Complete and Partial Set Pair (2 Sets, 30 Cards)

Sold For:

$630

Year:

1957

Auction:

2024 Fall

Lot #:

1405

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Presented is a near-complete set (16/20) and partial set (14/20) of the regionally issued 1957 Spic and Span Milwaukee Braves series, highlighted by two examples each of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Ed Mathews, and Warren Spahn. This collection consists of the following: 1) 1957 Spic and Span Braves Near-Complete Set (16/20): Condition is Ex-Mt, seven Ex, four Vg-Ex, and four Vg. Keys: Aaron (Ex), Mathews (Vg-Ex), and Spahn (Vg). Missing the following four cards for completion: Covington, Mantilla, Schoendienst, and Throwbridge. 2) 1957 Spic and Span Braves Partial Set (14/20): Condition is three Ex, two Vg-Ex, four Vg, three Gd, and two lesser. Keys: Aaron (Gd+), Mathews (Vg), and Spahn (pencil mark on front, otherwise Vg-Ex). Missing the following six cards for completion: Adcock, Covington, Haney, Mantilla, Schoendienst, and Throwbridge. This is a very attractive mid-grade collection issued by Spic and Span Dry Cleaners of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and featuring exclusively Milwaukee Braves players. Dimensions: approximately 4-5/16 x 5 inches. Total: 30 cards. Opening Bid $200.