October Legends Closing October 29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2016
A single trading card from Upper Deck's "Hair Cuts" redemption issue is presented. The card contains an encapsulated strand of actual hair from its subject, Maria Callas.
The "Hair Cuts" series was distributed in extremely limited numbers through a redemption offer in "Piece of History" baseball. A variety of important personages from the past are featured on individual cards, and each one of these exclusive collectibles is a marvel of creativity. A statement from University Archives – an organization that was instrumental in the production of the cards – appears on the back of each piece; this declaration attests to each hair strand's authenticity, and serves as the COA for the subject item. Graded MINT 9 by PSA. This is the only example at its tier (with none graded higher) among a total of just two copies recorded in PSA's census reporting. Maria Callas (1923-1977) was an operatic soprano of Greek-American descent who was widely regarded as one of the finest classical vocalists who ever lived. Mint condition.