A closer look at the nostalgic Topps Home Run Books and the 1981 and 1985 scratch-off games that gave collectors a shot at winning them.
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A 1992 Topps Magazine gem by Bruce Chadwick on collecting baseball programs, plus a look at a stunning 1888 Cincinnati "Accordion Style" example.
The original Hank Aaron photo used for his 1955 Johnston Cookies card was auctioned in 2021, and it’s sitting on eBay today.
A gorgeous 1975 Topps Baseball uncut sheet with Brett & Yount rookies turned up at the 2025 NSCC, and it’s a collation goldmine.
A deep dive into 1955 Topps, originally published in the June 1985 Baseball Cards Magazine.
The 1962 Topps Johnny Edwards card showcases more of its original artwork than most postwar issues, making this larger-than-usual flexichrome even more special.
A rare 1969 Topps Wacky Ads 5-cent wrapper proof sheet sold on eBay, offering a glimpse into Topps' packaging experiments from the era.