The 1977 Topps Mexican Football “Dirty Dozen” cards are some of the toughest finds in the hobby—rare, and a bit mysterious.
Post War Cards
Flexichrome artwork described as being used for Sid Hudson’s 1954 Topps card doesn’t match the issued version. See the comparison.
Were Harry Barnes and Henry Finkel true short prints in 1968, or victims of a massive 1969 reissue? A closer look.
Marshall Fogel's second piece discussing collecting Mickey Mantle's cards of the '50s and '60s.
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.
The 1955 Rodeo Meats Album has been my white whale for years. A near-miss eBay listing taught me: when it’s reasonably priced, act fast.