Lot # 1254: 1953 Topps PSA NM-MT 8 and NM 7 Collection (127)

Outstanding collection of 1953 Topps composed of 126 different cards (out of 274) plus one duplicate, each professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA (except one as noted). This group of cards (which represents 46% of a complete set) displays a crisp appearance throughout, with bold colors, strong corners, and impressive centering. 1953 Topps is universally recognized as one of the most popular and collected of all 1950s gum issues, and one of the most significant of all postwar baseball card issues. PSA Grading Composite: NM-MT 8 (78 cards): #4 (SGC), 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 28, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 73, 74, 84, 89, 94, 95, 103, 110, 117, 121, 122, 123, 127, 131, 133, 139, 156, 160, 168, 169, 171, 173, 176, 177, 178, 180, 186, 187, 197, 198, 200, 202, 204, 208, 209, 211, 227, 234, and 241. NM+ 7.5 (3 cards): #90, 194, and 195. NM 7 (46 cards): #2, 10 Burgess SP, 17, 22, 25, 31, 42, 60, 64, 69, 75, 79, 99, 108, 112, 120, 124, 126, 132, 136, 148, 150, 158, 163, 166, 167, 179, 181, 182, 183, 185, 189, 193, 196, 205, 216, 219, 224, 225, 226, 235, 247, 249, 265 Jensen SP, 270, and 279. This is an exceptional high-grade collection of 1953 Topps that would provide a tremendous foundation for the assembly of, or make excellent additions to, any world-class complete set of this popular 1950s issue. The total SMR value for this collection is $11,450. Total: 127 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.