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ruth-gehrig 02-11-2011 05:30 AM

1953 Topps Cello Box
 
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Hi,
I've got what I believe is a 1953 Topps Cello Box. I've never seen another one! I'm not sure I want to sell it because it's the first good piece I bought(when I was 17 years old). Depends on what it's worth. My collecting interest has changed. Does anyone have an opinion as to what it may bring??

vintagetoppsguy 02-14-2011 08:13 PM

I used to collect empty wax boxes, but I have never seen anything like that. Based on the players listed on the box, I would agree that it is a '53 Topps cello box. I have no idea what it's worth, but I would be interested in it if you are selling.

David

philliesphan 02-15-2011 07:50 AM

Interesting
 
It certainly looks a little different than the other 1953 cello box that has been shown once before. A very cool piece, for sure!

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...1606c_med.jpeg

ruth-gehrig 02-15-2011 06:09 PM

Now that's interesting......there's got to be someone out there who can sort this out

Bob Lemke 02-16-2011 02:38 PM

Clearly the player selection on the first box shown indicates 1953. But I don't see anything on the second box that specifies a year of issue. Perhpas that second box is from a later year. O know the Topps Guild logo was used on 1957 cellos. Was it used earlier?

toppcat 02-16-2011 04:11 PM

Topps was using the Trading Card Guild logo with non-sports as early as 1951 I believe, maybe even 1950. It's how they sold their ten cent packs for some odd reason.

D. Bergin 02-17-2011 10:01 AM

Oh, to pop open a 15 card pack from 1953.

I think I might have a heart attack the second I broke the seal. :eek:

ruth-gehrig 02-18-2011 05:24 AM

Yeah what an incredible feeling that would be....I'm interested in selling this box just have no idea what it's worth. Apparently there isn't to many of em around


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