Day 257 (September 13, 2020 – 257)
In 1974 Topps came out with a test issue in the New England area. The super-sized baseball photos with ‘deckle’ or scalloped edges became known with collectors as the 1974 Deckle Edge set. The cards were large and measured 2 7/8” by 5”. The backs of the cards showed something that hadn’t been done before; dated photos. The back read the date of the photo, but also the location where the photo was taken; unique.
1974 Topps Deckle Edge #25 – Grey back
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Day 257 b 1974 Topps Deckle Grey back.jpg
I did finally pick up a 1974 Deckle Edge with the white back but don't have it scanned; I do have a proof scanned though.
1974 Topps Deckle Edge #25 – white back square cut proof
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Day 257 d 1974 Topps Deckle White Back proof back.jpg