Lot # 1769: 1979 and 1980 Topps Complete Set Pair (2 Sets, 1,452 Cards)

Pair of crisp, mostly high-grade complete sets of Topps baseball from 1979 and 1980, highlighted by numerous stars and rookie cards, including those of Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Rickey Henderson. This collection consists of the following: 1) 1979 Topps Complete Set (726): Condition is 29% Nr/Mt to Nr/Mt-Mt, 45% Ex to Ex-Mt, and 26% Vg to Vg-Ex (including 2% lesser and one trimmed). Keys: #24 Molitor (Ex+), 115 Ryan (25/75 L/R and 100/0 centering on reverse, otherwise Nr/Mt), 116 Smith RC (Ex), 330 Brett (Ex-Mt), 640 Murray (85/15 T/B, otherwise Ex-Mt), and 650 Rose (Ex-Mt+). 2) 1980 Topps Complete Set (726): Condition is 51% Nr/Mt to Nr/Mt-Mt, 32% Ex to Ex-Mt, and 17% Vg to Vg-Ex (including a few lesser and one trimmed). Keys: #393 Smith (Nr/Mt), 482 Henderson RC (trimmed top edge, otherwise Vg-Ex), and 580 Ryan (Nr/Mt). Also included are the following three duplicates: #583, 605, and 617. This is an outstanding pair of classic 1970s and 1980s complete sets with numerous highlights. Total: 2 sets, 1,455 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.