2021 SUMMER PREMIER AUCTION
Wed, Jun 23, 2021 08:00PM EDT - Thu, Oct 7, 2021 08:34AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 339
RARE 1964 BEATLES COLOR TOPPS CARDS UNOPENED CELLO PACK
Sold for
$1,023.60
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 musical and cultural craze introduced by the Beatles in the early 1960s sparked the creation of this bubble-gum card set issued in 1964 by Topps. This was one of several Topps card issues devoted to this popular band. Each card features a color image of the band members, both group and individual shots.
Presented here is a rare unopened rack pack, containing three cello packs. This rack pack looks exactly as it did when sold in 1964. Only upon very close inspection can one locate even minor imperfections typical of rack-packs.
The cardboard advertising hanger at the top features black and white portraits of the Fab 4 and pricing information. The rack-pack packaging provided kids with the opportunity to purchase three ten-cent cello packs for just twenty-nine cents.
The cards inside have never been touched and are naturally in essentially perfect condition. Note that the small markings by the second card (band) and third card (Harrison) is NOT on the cards, but on the clear wrapping. It is easy to envision these packs including many high grade examples.
