Spring Premium Live and Catalog Auction 2018 Closing May 5
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/6/2018
Graded 96 MINT 9 by SGC. Hall of Famer, in a sought-after "rookie year" portrayal. This is one of six examples at its tier (with none graded higher) among a total of nearly 900 copies recorded in SGC's census reporting. Observers of the culture have documented a resurgence in popularity of the color yellow – on cars, clothes and homes, for example – following several decades of relative disfavor. Aficionados of 1955 Topps baseball, however, have never waned in their affection for the shade. The bright yellow backgrounds seen on many '55 Topps cards are among the classic set's trademarks.
The offered example of Harmon Killebrew's rookie card trumpets the glorious character of the yellow hue, and deploys the tone in a manner that highlights the youthful likeness of the Senators' slugger to supreme advantage. Blazing colors grace the front of this piece, and the reverse, though naturally less dramatic, is equally strong. The overall appearance of this splendid collectible is extremely impressive, and its centering is simply outstanding. Yellow – and Killebrew – have never looked this good! Superior Mint condition.