June Premium Card and Memorabilia auction ending June 26-27
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2021
This lot closes on June 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
Graded EX 5 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in his Rookie Card appearance. The 1957/58 Topps basketball set contains a fabulous gallery of superstars and rookies. The issue features cards that are capable of displaying tremendous illustrations under attractive gloss and, when available in a satisfactory state of preservation, they truly enliven a collection. The offered treasure, marking the debut of hardcourt legend Bill Russell, was short-printed in the production, and it has (by a large margin) evolved as the issue's centerpiece. This piece is a much-coveted, inaugural memento of a great player who appeared on very few cards. The card boasts sharp, barely touched corners, blazing color, and a relatively snow-free action image of the young Russell. Reflecting the issue's often-seen imprecision, image alignment is directed toward the obverse's upper-left aspect. Excellent condition.