Collectors hunting this first-ever card set will find the 1952 Topps red backs vs. black to be one element that stands out. Card numbers 1-80 were released with either a red or black back variation. That means when you turn over one of these cards the background on the flipside was either predominantly one of two colors-red or black. A Phil Rizzuto card, for instance, might … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Red Backs vs Black Backs
1952 Topps black backs
Stories Behind Legendary 1952 Baseball Card Finds
Some of the highest grade 1952 Topps cards have great stories behind them. Many of those involve major finds. In 1986, Alan Rosen, known as Mr. Mint in hobby circles, was invited to a man's home. No doubt expecting to see the usual nicks and dings older cards often displayed, Rosen was shocked to find the man bringing out a silver tray full of dozens of 1952 Topps cards … [Read more...] about Stories Behind Legendary 1952 Baseball Card Finds
1952 Topps Black Backs are Part of Set’s Lore
1952 Topps black backs typically command a slight premium in the market. These cards occur on the first print runs of cards numbered 1-80 only. Cards #1-80, as well as #81-407, were subsequently printed with both black and red backs. While it is assumed that Topps printed equal numbers of black and black/red backs of the lower series, black backs are now more desired by … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Black Backs are Part of Set’s Lore