how do i tell?
 

couldnt find the info i need anywhere else, so it seems appropriate here, even though its an older thread.

how do i tell a 1966 topps venezuelan card from a topps regular issue? some seem to have the T.C.G. line and some dont. im at a loss.....

help?

--mike kilo.

http://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/bas...ela-topps/6061

1966 Topps Venezuelan

Continuing with even-numbered years only, the next Topps Venezuelan set was 1966. This was another 370-card set matching the first 4 series. The backs are the only distinguishing feature – they are noticeably darker.

Hall of famers (29): Willie Mays, Phil Niekro, Jim Hunter, Billy Herman MG, Mickey Mantle, Carl Yastrzemski, Tony Perez, Red Schoendienst, Sandy Koufax, Ernie Banks, Walter Alston MG, Harmon Killebrew, Lou Brock, Jim Palmer, Orlando Cepeda, Whitey Ford, Joe Morgan, Eddie Mathews, Bill Mazeroski, Willie Stargell, Don Sutton, Roberto Clemente, Frank Robinson, Bob Gibson, Hank Aaron (subset only), Willie McCovey (subset), Billy Williams (subset), Juan Marichal (subset), Don Drysdale (subset)

Ford C. Frick award winner Bob Uecker also has a card in this set.

thank you, i would have never even thought of that. guess my Mick is a US-issue, as the "pink" on the back isnt nearly as dark as some of the photos i've seen........

--mike kilo.

Mike,

Send me a picture or post one if you want a second set of eyes on it.

Chris

What is a Venezuelan card?

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A card issued in Venezuela.

That's odd, they're not printed in Spanish.

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Most aren't. Some of them say "hecho in Venezuela." And the 67's are in Spanish, but there's a lot of evidence those weren't actually issued by Topps.

So if they're not print in Spanish how do you know they are Venezuelan

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Depends on the year. I'll break it all down for you tomorrow. The 64's are the easiest. Backs of American 64's are in Orange, Venies in black.