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88 Down--1962 Topps Civil War News Completed in PSA or Better

DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
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My 14th non-sport set and 88th completed overall with each card graded psa 8 or better is one of my favorites and one I have been working on for some time--1962 Topps Civil War News.

I bought this set raw complete and in nrmt-mt condition about 15 years ago and sent it in for grading about 3 years ago. While every card is super sharp, the set is notorious for its centering issues and I had to upgrade about 25 of the cards which were not centered well enough to meet the standards for a psa 8 grade.

I became interested in the set as I was a History major in college with a specialty in American History. I have seen Ken Burns entire series on the Civil War and have read several books on the topic. Helpful to me in completing the set is collector and all-around good guy Frank Evanov who is still number 2 on the all time set rating with 9.00. Carl Riegger who along with Frank has been to my home has the top set with a 9.36 rating. I think I contributed 1 card to Carl's set. One time after Frank sold(or gave) me some of these cards he said he wanted me to give one of my low pop 9s to Carl. I did it immediately. Frank likes nothing better than to help others with their sets.

I would consider the set to be one of the most popular post-war non-sports sets. While the cards are by no means rare, because of its popularity and issues were centering the lower pops can be very tough.

For the last 4 cards I got which are the 4 lowest pops in the set I paid $400-$500 per card for. All are between pop 20 and pop 27.

7 Death At Sea
80City in Flames
8 Destructive Blow
25Hanging the Spy

My set is now complete at 72 psa 8s and 19 psa 9s and ranks 13th on the registry with a 8.18 set rating. I will let it rest at this level.

My goal remains 100 vintage or semi-vintage sets in psa 8 or better. I appreciate the help of all collectors and dealers in helping me achieve my goal.

Completed sets in psa 8 or better are as follows:

BASEBALL(37):

1936 S&S
1941 Play Ball
1948 Bowman
1951 Topps Red Back
1952 Bowman
1954 Bowman
1954 Red Heart
1954 Topps
1955 Bowman
1956 Topps
1957 Topps
1958 Topps
1959 Fleer
1959 Topps
1960 Fleer
1960 Topps
1961 Golden Press
1961 Nu-Card Scoops
1961 Topps
1961-62 Fleer
1962 Topps
1963 Fleer
1963 Topps
1964 Topps
1964 Topps Giants
1965 Topps
1966 Topps
1967 Topps
1967 Red Sox Stickers
1968 Topps
1968 Topps Game
1969 Topps Super
1970 Kelloggs
1970 Milton Bradley
1970 Rold Gold
1970 Topps Super
1974 Topps Deckle Edge

FOOTBALL(24):

1950 Bowman
1951 Bowman
1953 Bowman
1954 Bowman
1955 Bowman
1955 Topps All-America
1956 Topps
1958 Topps
1959 Topps
1960 Mayrose Franks
1960 Topps
1961 Fleer
1961 Nu-Card
1961 Topps
1962 Fleer
1962 Kahn's Weiners
1963 Fleer
1963 Stancraft Playing Cards
1964 Philadelphia
1965 Philadelphia
1967 Topps
1968 Topps
1968 Topps 4-in-1
1976 Wonder Bread

BASKETBALL(8):

1948 Bowman
1957 Topps
1961 Fleer
1969-70 Topps
1970-71 Topps
1971-72 Topps
1972 Icee Bear
1976-77 Topps

HOCKEY(3):

1962-63 Parkhurst
1962-63 Topps
1963-64 Parkhurst

MULTI-SPORT(2):

1933 Goudey Sport Kings
1954 Sport Oddities

NON-SPORTS(14):

1935 C & T. Bridgewater Film Stars-4th Series
1936 Gallaher Film Episodes
1938 Ogden's Actors Natural and Character Studies
1939 Gallaher My Favourite Part
1945 Mutoscope Artists Pin-Ups
1952 Dixie Cup Nelson's Ice Cream
1955 Barbers Tea Ltd CDinema & TV Stars
1956 Jibco Tea Screen Stars, Second Series
1956 Topps US Presidents
1958 TV Westerns
1960 Fleer Spins & Needles
1962 AMC Colorstars
1962 Topps Civil War News
1966 Leaf Good Guys and Bad Guys


Comments

  • calaban7calaban7 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭
    Jim , I had quite a few of these when I was much younger. I never bought any , but traded for some , with someone who had them. Probably tossed them , when Batman or some other set came out . I still see them , now and then .

    Congrats , AGAIN , on your finishing this set. T- 12 to go.

    image-- Sonny
    " In a time of universal deceit , telling the truth is a revolutionary act " --- George Orwell
  • DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
    Thanks Sonny,

    I don't recall seeing them when I was growing up either although I was so consumed by baseball and football that year I could have missed them. Its an interesting set and very challenging because of its popularity to put together in psa 8 or better.

    Jim
  • halosfanhalosfan Posts: 2,633 ✭✭✭✭
    Jim,
    That is a set I always intend to start but never do. Congrats again.

    Matthew
    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • BugOnTheRugBugOnTheRug Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭
    Just reached Sierra foothills. Scooter is very slow up these hills but is working fine. See you in Atlanta 2011.
  • srs1asrs1a Posts: 398 ✭
    Very impressive progress Bill -- you'll get there!
    Dr S. of the Dead Donkeys MC
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Jim,

    Another AWESOME set you have put together! Keep up the good work.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Jim, What happens when you complete set 100? I certainly hope 100 doesnt mean that you're done buying cards.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,547 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love the Civil War News set! Nice variety of sets you got going, my question to you is will you go after a set your not that fond off but doable in 8 grade or are you doing sets you have a passion for?
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,456 ✭✭✭
    as always very impressive

    congrats!!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
    Thanks to all for the kind words.

    Perkdog,

    No I wouldn't. Saying that, I can't think of a baseball, football or basketball set I don't love.

    I would pass and have passed, however, on non-sports sets I am not fond of.

    Matt,

    What happens when I hit set #100? I start thinking about 101. No reason to stop at 100--it just seemed like a reasonable goal that I set a few years ago. I have a lot more sets I would like to complete in psa 8 or better.

    Matthew,

    You should give it a shot--its a popular and very interesting set.

    Jim
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,547 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks to all for the kind words.

    Perkdog,

    No I wouldn't. Saying that, I can't think of a baseball, football or basketball set I don't love.

    I would pass and have passed, however, on non-sports sets I am not fond of.


    Jim >>





    Good for you Jim! Personally for me there are very BB/FB few sets I dont like as well, as far as Non-Sports go I think some of the best artwork have been put into a bunch of these sets one of them being the Civil War News. Good luck in your pursuit!
  • DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
    Thanks Perkdog,

    We both have a lot of enthusiasm for our cards.

    Jim
  • fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    nice work jim!

    find and 1939 Carrerras FILM AND STAGE BEAUTIES yet?
  • DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
    Fandango,

    Yes--I have the set. I was confused as I have 1939 Carreras-Glamour Girls Stage & Films completely graded. I have 3 cards graded in 1939 Carreras-Film & Stage Beauties with the rest ungraded.

    I bought about 15-20 1930s Movie Star sets with 2-3 cards graded per set and have been sending them in a couple sets at a time to be graded. Will send Film & Stage Beauties in with next lot.

    Jim

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    IMO one of the best non sports issues there is. I am a Civil War geek. Great job! image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • cards651cards651 Posts: 665 ✭✭
    Congrats on completing the Civil War set. Incredible collection. Enjoy. - Kevin
  • Nathaniel1960Nathaniel1960 Posts: 2,327 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Does PSA grade the confederate money inserts?
    Kiss me once, shame on you.
    Kiss me twice.....let's party.
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,628 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jim...

    Congrats on number 88 in PSA 8 or better.

    Donato
    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • jamesgotpoormanjamesgotpoorman Posts: 1,682
    imageimage


    What could be next????
    succesful deals :richtree, Bosox1976, Bkritz, mknez, SOM, cardcounter2, ddfamf, cougar701, mrG, Griffins : thanks All

    Go Phillies
  • DavalilloDavalillo Posts: 1,846 ✭✭
    Softparade,

    Thanks--it is one of my favorite non-sports sets as well.

    Kevin,

    Thanks -appreciate the kind words.

    Nathaniel,

    I don't know but I would presume that they would.

    Donato,

    Thank you--much appreciated.

    JamesGotPoorMan,

    What next? I never know because I have a lot of sets within a couple of cards of completion or I could decide to go forward on certain non-sports complete sets psa 8 or better that I have been offered.

    Most likely in my opinion is 1960 Leaf Baseball where I need just one upgrade from a psa 7 to complete the set in psa 8 or better(Donovan) and one of my good dealer friends just sent an sgc 96 to psa to cross it over. Assuming this works, this would be 89.

    Jim
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