Nice pickup Matt. One of my all time favorite players.


Below are two of my new acquisitions. The first is a group of 11 1966 Team Issued color photos (the carpet is not mine). If anyone is interested, all but the Mantle are for sale. The second is a 1950s premium or team issued photo.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps616ee242.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4bdbce51.jpg

No pics but I got my last 1952 Topps low number card I needed..........#10 Johnny Pesky.....also got (5) Red/Black back variations on the 1-80 run, getting me down to (19) cards to have 1-80 in both red and black and 1-310 complete. Then, it's chip away at high numbers time.....Thanks to Tony (CAMMB) for a great lot in SGC60-SGC70 or better.....GREAT guy to deal with.

1952
 

Congrats on the pickups and progress, Tom

Again, nothing overly spectacular, but a tough centered 1961 Topps high number (which is for trade, for anyone interested) and a 1964 Topps Stand-Up. Love those Stand-Ups!! Both PSA 7's.

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I recently picked up three 67 Maris'. I have been chasing the Yankees proof ever since I've seen it about 20 years ago. I have never seen one in person so to finally own one is pretty cool. I figured since I got it, I might as well find a regular version. Then I traded for the autographed one at a card show this past weekend.
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=15164http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=15166http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=15162

Had wanted this exact specimen for a couple years now. Love the square top cut; the overwhelming majority of those I've seen have a sloping top cut yet this one's nice and square-- just hits the eye right. For example, I saw a 6 in Heritage this month that had a really bad top cut. Made me want to circle back to this one...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...s-ted-williams

Maris Proof
 

Jason---congrats on the Maris proof. I picked mine up sometime back. I then read an SCD series of 5 articles on proofs by Olbermann in which he speculates that the Maris proof may have been an intentional Topps creation. I think he based that on the relatively large numbers of these proofs that exist as compared to really rare Topps proofs like the 1960 Cimoli/Handley/Throneberry, or the Jackson 1977 as an Oriole and related proofs from that year. I think all 5 parts can be found on line. Here is the one that talks about the Maris

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...roofs-part-twohttp://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...roofs-part-two

Here is mine. hand cut. I think Topps did one or more sheets of them

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img088.jpg

Thanks Al. Have you ever seen a 77 Jackson proof offered before? That would be an interesting card to have.

Jackso Proof
 

There are reproductions out there


http://www.nsccshow.com/ToppsVIPAuction2011.html
http://collectorempire.com/tag/baltimore-orioles/

It's a little rough, but it is mine!

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NFg4ND...TgL83/$_57.JPG

Another 1964 Topps Stand-Up (a tough SP, no less) and for any of you who know the struggle of chasing a high grade 1972 Topps set, I present you with two of the absolutely toughest (I'm talking ridiculously impossible!) 'In Action' cards to find decently centered...
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About time i got something
 

About time i have something to show
Its been since late Feburary since i last posted a pick/up (my Clemente RC)
It was a point where i didnt know if i would see another or just keep adding to my funds. I bidded in many of the lastest auction houses to end up with 'nadda' 'zero' and 'zilch'
Maybe it was a sign, because i ended with a very nice addition (a little bit more than i wanted to, got maxed bidded)
But it would go nicely with my 51 wheaties photo....since it claims to pass PSA/DNA and JSA...most certainly will have it sent in and protected.

Here it is:
https://iconicauctions.com/ItemImage...35098a_lg.jpeg

Nice piece Chris! I am glad to see you won it. I think it might be a tad big to get it encapsulated though. Not sure their size guidelines but I believe it is a bit larger than the Wheaties photo. If you are curious/interested, I'll compare them tonight to check for you.

They stated it was a 8x10 photo. I am waiting to here from the AH about having it certified PSA/DNA. Wonder if they just send it themselves and have it done and what cost? It most likely be done like my Ruth R/C photo, which is like a hard plastic holder, but if it be slabbed, that be awesome too.

UPDATE:
M. Krymer replied that JSA will be there early June if i decided to use them. If not, they would have to send to PSA/DNA. From what i understand, this is for a LOA.
So, this mean it will be one of those certified letters deals?? and would cost 65.00.

I'll get this one in just under the wire. Actually picked it up earlier in the month.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7ea6e3c6.jpg

Whatever it is Chris, I'd make sure it does not involve a sticker. This is a beautiful piece and it would be a shame to have a sticker placed on it anywhere.

Always thought that was a pretty badass image of The Mick. Cool piece!

Great pick up Chris.

Last one
 

My last one for the month....as a Phillies fan, this one means a lot.

1969 set - DONE
 

Scans aren't the best, but I picked these up to kill off my 1969 Topps set. Pretty happy with the Mick and the other two will be freed from their slabs and join the rest of the set in pages and a binder.

1969
 

Congrats on finishing the set Rob, and with a very nice group of cards

Congrats on the completion. I am about 50 away on mine.

Thanks! I just got it in person. It reminds me a bit of the 59 Bazooka. It looks nice enough on line but there is something awesome about it in person given its larger than average size. I wish it was in better condition, but my budget couldn't handle a nicer card while still leaving room in the bank for the 54 and 55 were they to ever surface.

There was one in the BST thread on a 55 stahl poor-1
May be a little too high, but from a good source and open to trade.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=187628