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JeffI downloaded the images and looked them over and I got to say that I like them. Cards in these condition have character and show that they were enjoyed by the previous owner.
As far as value if they were in high grade the 1948 Sports Thrills have a current high book value of $815 with the #16 Joe DiMaggio/Ted Willaims at $200 each. BUT they are not in high grade. One of the DiMaggio/Williams (The one in the upper right corner)looks really good and in my opinion grades higher then poor (Maybe Good To Very Good condition)and should bring a little bit. The middle one in my opinion is not poor either but has discolored alot (Maybe Fair condition).
The 1954 Topps look like they have suffered some water damage and probably wouldn't get much but you never know.
As a collector that really doesn't care about condition I would have no problem paying the prices that have been quoted here so I am sure that other collectors would to.(Actually I'd love to pay the prices quoted for the 54's:-)
Good luck with whatever you do with them.
Jeff