Lot # 2: 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente Rookie PSA NM-MT+ 8.5

Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by PSA. Presented is a stunning, ultra-high-grade rookie card of Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, one of the keys to the 1955 Topps set and one of the most famous of all Topps cards. Only 12 examples grade higher out of 7,609 cards evaluated by PSA to date. This card is extraordinary in every way, bordering on MINT condition, with a flawless image, brilliant colors, outstanding centering, and four sharp corners. Particularly exceptional centering, which is so often a serious problem for Clemente rookies. Clean reverse. The market for ultra-high-grade 1955 Topps #164 Clemente rookies has soared to new levels, with a recent sale of $1,006,500 reported for a PSA MINT 9 example. This is one of the finest examples we have ever offered! This is a tremendous card of the key rookie from this popular 1950s Topps set, which would make an outstanding addition to any complete set, Hall of Fame rookie card, or Roberto Clemente collection.