SCP Auctions November 2010 Internet Auction
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 14, 2010 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 1023
1962 TOPPS CIVIL WAR NEWS COMPLETE PSA GRADED SET (#4 ON THE PSA SET REGISTRY - 8.82 GPA)
Sold for
$14,520
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
THE HEADING IN THE CATALOG IS INCORRECT. THIS IS NOW THE 4TH RATED SET ON THE PSA REGISTRY - NOT THE 7TH
Topps issued the Civil War News set in 1962 Americans were still in the midst of a Civil War centennial celebration. Topps artists applied their talents with full enthusiasm for what came to be regarded as one of Topps' most ambitious projects. The 1962 Topps Civil War News set is distinguished by extraordinary artwork and accurate historical information presented on the backs in the style of a newspaper.
This is a very high-grade example of a truly beautiful set and one of the most popular non-sport series ever produced by Topps. Ranked as the #4 Current Finest Set on the PSA Set Registry about 80% of these gorgeous cards are graded MINT PSA 9 or better with almost 40% being among the finest known with nothing graded higher by PSA. GEM MINT PSA 10 (4) - #14(1/2) 19(1/2) 51(1/3) and 62(1/4). MINT PSA 9 (67) - #1 John Brown 3-6 10 13 15-18 22 23 26 28-31 33(1/4) 34-37 39 Robert E. Lee 40-42 44-50 52-58 60 61 63-65 67-73 75-79 81-87. NM-MT PSA 8 (17) - #2 Jefferson Davis 7 9 11 12 20 21 24 25 27 32 38 Ulysses S. Grant 43 59 66 74 80 88 Checklist. The #4 Current Finest Set on the PSA Set Registry.
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