1951 Topps Red Back - Front separated from back?

cor3y7 · June 11, 2011 2:04PM

I sent a Monte Irvin 1951 Topps Red Back RC TTM to be signed. Well, I got it back, and the back has completely separated from the front, as in it has split completely in half. Is this common with these cards?

Thanks.

Corey

Smuggo · June 11, 2011 2:08PM

Corey,
I have sets of both the red and blue backs as well as several extras and have never seen a separated one.
Jeff

BunchOBull · June 12, 2011 12:16AM

Maybe Mr. Irvin didn't want you to profit on his signature, so he ruined the card.

bishop · June 12, 2011 12:32AM

I have the 51 sets as well and do not think the cards involve the fusing two pieces of cardboard in production. Does it look like it was separated with a cutting device ?

YogiBerraFan · June 12, 2011 12:32AM

I have seen a few separated over the years but they were done purposely. Maybe your card was glued back together at some point and the heat during transit separated it again.

brendanb438 · June 12, 2011 2:55AM

Are you sure it is the same card? Maybe Mr. Irvin switched them on you.

1951 Topps Red Back - Front separated from back?

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