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Originally Posted by tedzan
Hey guys..Yes were in the pre-WWII section of this forum; however, I agree with all the folks who posted here regarding Al Rosen's tremendous find in the mid-1980's
of the 1952 TOPPS Hi#'s (and Semi-Hi #'s) cards. Can you imagine 40 near mint Mantle cards ! ?
Including 21 complete runs of Hi#'s (#311 - 407). Furthermore, 37 complete runs of Semi-Hi#'s (#251 - 310). If you do the math, this find totals approx. 5000 cards.
I remember this "happening" very well; and, the significance that I am trying to convey to all of you is....this post-WWII card find affected the value of all cards across
the spectrum (1887 - 1967).
For example....prior to this find you could purchase a T206 Cobb (Ex) for less than $100. Within a year (or two), vintage cards doubled and tripled in value, as a result
of this find.
TED Z
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My recollection is that Rosen quickly sold 15 complete runs of the Hi #'s (97 cards) for $15,000 per run.
And, you'll love this....I was acquiring near mint Hi # commons for "pennies". I had hoarded 1984 Topps Mattingly and Strawberry rookie cards.
And, I was trading them to dealers for the 1952 Topps Hi #s from Rosen's find. For example: four Mattingly's for a 1952 Topps Burgess.
You just have to love this hobby....and, certainly back in the 1980's.
TED Z
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