Most Significant Hobby Find

[tedzan]

Hey guys....Yes were in the pre-WWII section of this forum; however, I agree with all the folks who posted here regarding Al Rosen's tremendous find in the mid-1980's
of the 1952 TOPPS Hi#'s (and Semi-Hi #'s) cards. Can you imagine 40 near Mint Mantle cards ! Including 21 complete runs of Hi#'s (#311 - 407). Furthermore, 37 runs
of Semi-Hi#'s (#251 - 310). If you do the math, this find totals approx. 5000 cards.

I remember this "happening" very well; and, the significance that I am trying to convey to all of you is......this post-WWII card find affected the value of all cards across
the spectrum (1887 - 1967).

For example......prior to this find you could purchase a T206 Cobb (Ex) for less than $100. Within a year (or two), vintage cards doubled and tripled in value, as a result
of this find.


TED Z
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