1954 Topps thoughts

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What are everyone's thoughts on this set?

I was drawn in to a great extent, funny as this sounds, by the detail in many of the cartoons... reminded me of that period's big strips, Warhol, etc. I collect art, so this actually makes a difference for me.

Also very interesting how there is no top border, for better or for worse.

I really admire Hank Aaron, which is a plus since it's his RC year. Though his RC costs a pretty penny.

[Econteachert205]

Obviously not having mantle is a major issue. But aaron banks and kaline rookies along with what I think is the best back design on a topps card make a great set. Also numbers wise it's not overwhelming or super expensive.

[campyfan39]

I love the design of the set and there are some beautiful cards in there like Ford, Berra, Snider, spahn, Mathews, and Kaline. I also love the novelty of the O'Brien brother's card.
Great set.

[kamikidEFFL]

54 topps set well what isn't to like about this set. Huge names like Robinson,Williams,mays. Rookie cards of kaline,banks and lets not forget about the big name Aaron. It's a great set and probably one of the nicest sets from the 50's. I myself rank that as the third best set in the 50's. I put the 52 set n 53 set above this but both the 53 n 54 are right next to each other. If topps only had the rights to mantle in 54 that set would be so much better. But still great looking set and def one worth building.

[Shoebox]

The missing top border can give them almost a miscut look when you first see an example. For some guys the no Mantle can be a positive as his card can be an expensive necessity to compete the set. My favorite set og that era is the 56 but 52-56 are all great sets and each has some unique offerings.

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Thank you for your thoughts, all. Good to hear ! : )