2026 Summer Premier
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Jul 26, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Lot 142
1978 Topps Baseball Complete Set of (726)
Sold for
$330
Sold Price includes BP
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 |
Complete your run of 1970s Topps issues with this full 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, capturing a transitional era loaded with future Hall of Famers and iconic rookie/star cards. Headliners include Eddie Murray's Topps All-Star Rookie card, Gary Carter, Dave Winfield, Andre Dawson's second-year card, and the Rookie Shortstops card featuring Paul Molitor and Alan Trammell, one of the most significant rookie cards of the decade. Established superstars are represented throughout, including Pete Rose, George Brett, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Johnny Bench, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, Carl Yastrzemski, and Tony Perez, giving this set exceptional depth beyond its key rookies. The distinctive 1978 design features a color team name banner and position pennant in the upper corner, with sharply printed color photography that has made this issue a lasting favorite among vintage collectors. Cards throughout the set show the natural centering and corner characteristics typical of wax-issued product from this period, with the majority grading in the VG-EX to EX-MT range upon inspection, and stars and high-numbers showing consistent print quality. Assembling a complete 726-card set from this era by hand is an increasingly time-consuming undertaking, making a pre-built example like this a convenient way to acquire an important vintage set in one transaction. A strong addition for set collectors and those chasing the Molitor/Trammell rookie card without breaking apart the full run.
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