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  • Baseball
  • Vintage Cards (Pre-1980)
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Lot 121

1969 Topps Deckle Edge Baseball Near Complete Set of (31/35)

Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$25 $5
$100 $10
$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 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
$2,500,000 $150,000
Topps' 1969 Deckle Edge issue remains one of the more distinctive oddball sets of the vintage era, presenting black-and-white player photography within a scalloped, deckle-cut border that gave each card the look of a vintage photo print rather than a standard trading card. This near-complete offering totals 31 of the 35 cards in the set, providing collectors with the overwhelming majority of the checklist in one acquisition. The format's photographic, borderless aesthetic has long attracted collectors seeking variety beyond Topps' standard illustrated or color-photo issues of the period, and the deckled edge — while part of the original design — makes centering and edge wear especially noticeable, adding a layer of condition sensitivity that keeps sharp examples in steady demand. Because Deckle Edge cards were inserted differently than base issues and saw comparatively limited distribution, assembling even a near-complete run requires considerably more effort than a standard set build. This lot spares the buyer that search, delivering the bulk of the set in a single transaction. For collectors of 1960s oddball issues, set builders looking to fill a long-standing gap, or those drawn to the format's unique photographic presentation, this 31-of-35 Deckle Edge offering represents a rare and efficient opportunity to acquire the majority of a genuinely uncommon vintage set.

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