1959 Topps PSA-Graded Complete Set (572)

Sold For:

$66,000

Year:

1959

Auction:

2024 Spring

Lot #:

1442

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

This is one of dozens of high-grade complete sets available in this auction, each of which was painstakingly built by our consignor, who is featured in one of our Consignor Stories available here. Presented is an extraordinary ultra-high-grade complete set of 1959 Topps cards. This is by far the finest set of this popular issue we have ever offered! All 572 cards have been encapsulated and graded by PSA. Included are forty-three MINT 9s, seven NM-MT+ 8.5s, 498 NM-MT 8s, and twenty-four NM 7s. PSA Grading Composite: MINT 9 (43 cards): #27, 48, 56, 79, 96, 99, 110, 215, 243, 248, 265, 269, 272, 273, 276, 314, 337, 361, 367, 371, 376, 378, 379, 381, 385, 388, 390, 398, 402, 403, 404, 409, 410, 414, 415, 417, 423, 428, 458, 486, 506, 510 Yankees team, and 536. NM-MT+ 8.5 (7 cards): #50 Mays, 190, 315, 503, 522, 525, and 545. NM-MT 8 (498 cards): Including #1 Frick, 10 Mantle, 20 Snider, 40c Spahn, 150 Musial, 180 Berra, 202 Maris, 212 Fence Busters, 317 NL Hitting Kings, 338 Anderson RC, 350 Banks, 360 Kaline, 380 Aaron, 387 Drysdale, 430 Ford, 435 F. Robinson, 439 B. Robinson, 450 Mathews, 461 Mantle Homer, 464 May's Catch, 467 Aaron Clubs Homer, 478 Clemente, 509 Cash RC, 514 Gibson RC, 515 Killebrew, 543 Corsair Outfield Trio w/ Clemente, 550 Campanella, 559 Banks AS, 561 Aaron AS, 563 Mays AS, 564 Mantle AS, and 571 Spahn AS. NM 7 (24 cards): #8, 11, 38, 61, 104, 108, 111, 115, 163 Koufax, 178, 183, 222, 302, 330, 345, 363, 372, 445, 455, 471, 475, 479, 487, and 500. Bright and crisp throughout, this is a world-class complete set of this classic 1950s issue in high grade. The twenty-four cards graded NM can easily be replaced, if desired, to bring this set to 100% NM-MT or better condition. The total SMR value for the individual cards is $44,785. It is a given that the SMR cannot begin to quantify the time and effort that is required to put together a set of this extraordinary quality, and this lot represents a remarkable opportunity to acquire an entirely graded, ultra-high-grade complete set of this popular issue. Total: 572 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $10,000.