1955 Bowman Complete Master Set (326): #2 PSA Set Registry (8.08 GPA)!

Sold For:

$90,000

Year:

1955

Auction:

2025 Spring

Lot #:

1594

Category:

Postwar Baseball Cards (1948-present)

Addendum (4/16/25, 9:40 AM): Please note this set is now currently ranked as the second finest complete master set on the PSA Set Registry. Although a recent addition to the registry on April 11th has changed the rankings, the offered set still remains as the "Number One" 100% complete master set.

Unbelievably ultra high-grade complete set of 1955 Bowman baseball consisting of 320 different cards plus six variations (48, 101, 132, 157, 195 and 204), for a total of 326 cards, entirely graded and encapsulated by PSA. This incredible set currently ranks first on the PSA Set Registry with an impressive overall GPA of 8..08 (8.20 with top bonuses) and includes an impressive 34 cards graded MINT 9. It goes without saying that the assembly of this set is a tremendous collecting achievement. This complete assemblage of the classic and extremely popular 1955 Bowman set is highlighted by many Hall of Famers, including Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Roy Campanella, Al Kaline, and Ernie Banks. All cards are bright, crisp, and clean. The set consists of thirty-four MINT 9s, ten NM-MT+ 8.5, and 282 NM-MT 8s. This is an extraordinary set! PSA Grading Composite: MINT 9 (34 cards): #13, 14, 18, 20, 32, 34, 36, 41, 42, 48/correct back, 50, 51, 52, 54, 75, 87, 106, 109, 112, 133, 140, 166, 172, 173, 190, 193, 208, 230, 245, 247, 254, 271, 284, and 294. NM-MT+ 8.5 (10 cards): #12, 15, 44, 45, 115, 155, 164, 189, 207, and 213. NM-MT 8 (282 cards): Including #1 Wilhelm, 10 Rizzuto, 22 Campanella, 23 Kaline, 33 Fox, 37 Reese, 38 Wynn, 59 Ford, 68 Howard RC, 103 Mathews, 130 Ashburn, 134 Feller, 158 Hodges, 168 Berra, 171 Roberts, 179 Aaron, 184 Mays, 191 Lemon, 197 Kiner, 202 Mantle, 242 Banks, 265 Barlick, 283 Chylak, 303 Conlan, and 315 Hubbard RC. The 1955 Bowman cards (Bowman's final baseball-card issue) have always been extremely popular due to their classic "television" style and inclusion of so many stars. The flush-to-the-border wood-grain design of this issue makes them very susceptible to corner and edge wear, and exceedingly difficult to assemble as a complete set in high grade. This is a carefully assembled and incredibly attractive complete set. It would be a superb addition to any world-class baseball-card collection. The total SMR value for the assigned grades is $69,980. Total: 326 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.