Release timing for early Topps Venezuelan cards
I'm researching a couple of questions about the 1959, 1960, and 1962 Venezuelan releases and appreciate any insight. (Already sent a private note to expert Josh A, since he created great references on the sets themselves.)
1. Do we know when first series cards for 1959, 1960, and 1962 sets went on sale locally? Given that American pro seasons started in April and Venezuelan pros started in October, I could see it being either one.
2. Do we know how long the cards remained on sale? (Of course, that could be "until they were gone," but there could've been actual dates attached.)
3. Do we know how long local printers waited until releasing their second series for 1959, 1960, and 1962? First series being #1-110, second being #111-198 (#200 for 1962, after the replacement of #196 and #197).
4. Has anyone written about Topps' own business in Venezuela, prior to and including the release of these sets?
Thanks for any help!
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