Unused Topps artwork for Johnny James challenges hobbyists: intended for 1961, 1962, or merely a concept? A tangible “card that never was.”
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A raw T206 Honus Wagner spotted in a 1998 catalog leads to a three-sale trail ending with a $1.39M result.
A look at original Topps artwork for Barry Sullivan's 1953 Who-Z-At Star card, showing just how closely the final card followed the original design.
A running archive of every known 1954 Alaga Syrup Willie Mays postcard, including graded, raw, signed, and newly surfaced copies.
A seven-page deep dive into Topps All-Star Rookie Trophy Cards, as only 1980s hobby writing could deliver.
A look at the only known uncut sheet of the 1926 Spalding Champions set, as offered by Christie’s in 1994.
Original 1959 Topps Flexichrome artwork for Stan Musial’s 3,000th hit offers a rare look at the production of one of Topps’ best Baseball Thrills cards.