1952-56 Topps Larger Size Cards

[jingram058]

I have only recently, like in the past few years, become a real fan of the 1952 to 1956 Topps larger size (2 and 5/8" by 3 and 3/4") cards. Frankly, I am learning that these are just beautiful cards, all 5 years. At one time I thought the 1953 cards were hideous. But I stand corrected. One of the things that got me going on 1953 is the ongoing thread on these cards. Not only are these cards great to look at, but the backs of these cards are just loaded with great info. Do any of you folks find these cards becoming among your favorites as well?

[G1911]

Always been my favorite period of Topps. I like art more than photos, so they are the period right up my alley design wise. Topps started to laze it in in many ways for the next several decades after 1956, once they bought out the competition and didn’t have to produce a better product to sell. I like many of those later Topps sets, but they are absolutely a lower effort product than when Topps was fighting in a free market. Lazy photography that seems to have been ‘whatever picture is on top of the stack of options goes on the card’ to cutting the card size, all was not done to make a better quality product as 52-56 were doing.

The 53’s are my favorite, as actual paintings.

[rugbymarine]

Originally Posted by G1911

Always been my favorite period of Topps. I like art more than photos, so they are the period right up my alley design wise. Topps started to laze it in in many ways for the next several decades after 1956, once they bought out the competition and didn’t have to produce a better product to sell. I like many of those later Topps sets, but they are absolutely a lower effort product than when Topps was fighting in a free market. Lazy photography that seems to have been ‘whatever picture is on top of the stack of options goes on the card’ to cutting the card size, all was not done to make a better quality product as 52-56 were doing.

The 53’s are my favorite, as actual paintings.

I think Topps laziest era might have been 55 to 56, when they just used a lot of the same photos over and over from 1954. As for the cards themselves, they're beautiful, and I can look at them all day long!

[Beercan collector]

Yes a great time - I wish they would’ve stuck with the size - how crazy would 1957 look in the larger format - As far as topps laziness , mid 60s rival the mid 50s - i’m sure this has been addressed here before - I’m convinced all of Pete Rose’s cards (1963 through 1968) were photographed within minutes of each other - The quote unquote “ mustache“ Gives it away ��
Eric

[campyfan39]

The golden year for sure. I too wish they would have kept the larger size.
53 and 56 are my all time favorites

[ALR-bishop]

Not among my favorites but I like them and enjoy the contrast with the Bowman issues through 1955