Lot # 1781: 1973 Topps Near-Complete Set (626/660)

Presented is a near-complete set of the 1973 Topps series consisting of 626 different cards (out of 660 in the set). The rookie cards of Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Rich Gossage highlight this attractive mid- to high-grade near set. Condition is 20% Ex-Mt to Nr/Mt (including 2% Nr/Mt-Mt), 60% Vg-Ex to Ex, and 20% Gd to Vg (including a few lesser). Three cards have been professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA. Keys: #1 Ruth/Mays/Aaron (VG-EX 4), 100 Aaron (Gd), 130 Rose (Vg), 174 Gossage RC (Vg-Ex+), 193 Fisk (Vg-Ex+), 220 Ryan (15/85 L/R, otherwise Ex), 280 Kaline (Vg+), 380 Bench (Vg), 588 Checklist (Ex), 614 Evans RC (EX-MT 6), and 615 Schmidt RC (VG 3). Missing the following thirty-four cards for completion: #50 Clemente, 213, 230, 270, 305 Mays, 340, 500, 533, 547, 549, 550, 553, 554, 557, 558, 560, 563, 573, 576, 585, 592, 595, 608, 627, 630, 631, 634, 635, 639, 642, 652, 657, 659, and 660. This is a very attractive 1973 Topps near-complete set with numerous highlights. Total: 626 cards.