toploader size question
 

I want top loaders and sleeves for 1952 Topps, 1955-57 Topps, and 1953-4 Bowman.
How do I determine what sizes to order ?
Thanks.

Standard Size Semis (Toploaders) fit Most Sets
 

While the '52-'56 Topps issues are slightly larger than what became standard in 1957, those earlier cards (see below) will fit in standard sized semis just fine. The '53-'55 Bowman issues will also fit.

Earlier Bowman are smaller and will fit with more room to spare.

IMO, It is best to have the card within a flexible sleeve within the semi, but it may be too snug to do that with the '52-'56 Topps issues.

That's just the way I store them...others may have different ideas.

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Ultra Pro makes vintage toploaders and sleeves that are slightly larger and specifically made for 52-56 Topps/54-55 Bowman cards. They work great.

Recently purchased 200 each of these below for my 52 Topps cards.
They currently reside in what size loaders I purchased 25-30 yrs ago, but they currently aren't in sleeves.
I tried some sleeves with my Mantle and Mays cards in my old holders but they are too wide to fit in my old holders. I cut the sides out of them, (before I purchased the proper ones) as you can see in my pics.

http://www.ultrapro.com/product_info...oducts_id=1413
https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Pro-Vint.../dp/B001OOUTCK

That's the first time I've ever seen that 1956 Dale Mitchell card, and something immediately popped out at me. The Scooter is a lefty!!

So here's what the background image 'should' have looked like…

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Yeah, you're right. I thought something looked odd about that action shot - it was obviously a play at second base, but it looked backward somehow, and Rizzuto has a lefty glove.

+1, I use quite a few of these. They work great.

Z

3 recent cards in Vintage top loaders with vintage sleeves.