Lot # 2931: 1959 Fleer "The Three Stooges" Complete Set (96) Plus Wrapper

Presented is a very attractive complete set of this classic nonsport issue. Fleer's 1959 "Three Stooges" set is recognized as one of the most popular nonsport issues of the era. This set was issued when the Stooges' movie shorts were being introduced on television for the first time to a new generation of youngsters. The exposure revitalized their careers, giving them a second chance to entertain millions. This second shot of stardom resulted in even greater popularity than they had experienced in the 1930s and 1940s and ingrained the Stooges' comedy into the consciousness of America and popular culture. Naturally, many products were produced to capitalize on this stardom, including this set of bubble-gum cards. Their shorts, which were originally produced to be shown as bonuses with feature films at movie theaters, are still shown on television today, ensuring a legion of new fans in each generation and promoting the Stooges' status as American icons of comedy. The set includes five of the tougher gray-back variations (#30, 36, 53, 54, 75, and 89). Condition is 7% Nr/Mt or better, 28% Ex to Ex-Mt, 57% Vg to Vg-Ex, and 8% lesser (including three trimmed). Five cards have been professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA (4) and SGC (1). Keys: #1 Curly (trimmed right edge, otherwise Vg), 2 Moe (Vg), 3 Larry (EX 5), 35 (NM-MT 8), 48 (SGC NM/MT 88), 50 (EX 5), and 82 (NM 7). The set is accompanied by a wrapper that shows two very small tears where the corners were wrapped, otherwise presenting in Very Good to Excellent condition. This is a very attractive, mostly mid-grade complete set of this classic 1950s nonsport issue. Total: 96 cards plus wrapper.