This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/22/2019
From the standpoint of perimeter strength, this 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card could stand toe to toe with most in the NM classification, and that's important for a lot of collectors who don't have the ability to shell out NM level money. Obviously one of the most important issues ever produced by Topps and a card that ranks on the top ten list of just about every vintage collector, the Aaron rookie card in particular as well as most other Hall of Famers who made their pasteboard debuts in the 1950s have seen skyrocketing prices at just about every grade level over the past few years. But this one offers great value, featuring corners and edges that appear superior to the grade with a sharp portrait of "Hammerin' Hank" and a bold pumpkin-orange backdrop that is truly breathtaking. A slight horizontal roller line almost midway into the right edge and a mild centering preference to the left keep the grade, and of course the price, from taking a big jump up. But at this grade level, it's a real looker that would add greatly to any mid-grade collection.