Were Harry Barnes and Henry Finkel true short prints in 1968, or victims of a massive 1969 reissue? A closer look.
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From the post-war boom to the junk wax era and beyond.
Nine 1962 Topps Baltimore Colts printing plates resurfaced in 2009. The Unitas plate appears to have been retained. Each plate is shown with its final card.
With zero PSA 10s and only 65 PSA 9s graded, the 1969 Topps Deckle Edge set may be the hobby’s toughest high-end challenge.
Eleven overlooked stars of the 1970s put up big numbers but remain undervalued in the hobby. Their cards still offer surprising bargains today.
The 1973 Topps set is full of quirks—errors, airbrushing, and odd photos. Here are six entertaining examples that make it unforgettable.
In 1981, Donruss and Fleer challenged Topps’ monopoly, sparking bold marketing battles that reshaped the hobby and fueled the 1980s baseball card boom.
Heritage’s 1961 Fleer basketball uncut sheet reveals why cards #1–6, all right-edge cuts, are tougher in high grade despite equal print runs.