1975 Topps MINI #614 Rookie Pitchers

Jack Kucek (White Sox), Dyar Miller (Orioles), Vern Ruhle (Tigers), Paul Siebert (Astros)

Grade	NM/MINT to MINT
Book Value	n/a
Our Price	$ 9.95 Add to cart

1975 Topps MINI #614 Rookie Pitchers cards value

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1952 Topps Wings

The 1952 Topps Wings card set holds a unique place in the history of trading cards. Released by Topps, the set contained 200 cards featuring various aircraft from around the world, mostly of those from the Korean War and early Cold War.

The cards featured a wide selection of planes and aircraft, reflecting the fascination with aviation at time. Each card had a detailed colored illustration with it's name. The backs included a "Friend or Foe" quiz along with specs and description of the aircraft making the cards both educational and collectible.

In essence, the Topps Wings set captures the spirit of a time when aviation was advancing and capturing the public's imagination.

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Baseball card collecting terms (part A)

Airbrushing is the art of touching up a photo prior to the card being printed. It was generally done to remove imperfections or update or hide a players jersey/cap logo. Because of advancements in print technology and computers this is no longer needed.

All-Star card (AS) usually a subset card picturing a player who participated in the previous season�s all-star game. Topps created these in their 1958 High Number issue and has continued the practice fairly regularly to date. Such cards are usually designated in price guides with the abbreviation of AS.

Assorted A general mix of cards often containing many duplicates.

Auction items are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions used to be live or thru the mail/phone but today most auctions are online.

Auction Catalog lists the rules and descriptions and often images of the items in an auction.

Authentication verification that an item (card, autograph) is genuine. Most "game-used" material inserts have a written declaration of authenticity on the reverse. Authorized Issue card or memorabilia item that has been properly licensed. If the item is of a player, his written permission must be given in order for it to be considered authorized.