1958 Topps Baseball Card # 434 Harvey Kuenn

Description: 1958 Topps Baseball Card # 434 Harvey Kuenn - Detroit Tigers (VG)Baseball CardsWhen it comes to card collecting, no other sport garners the same level of interest as baseball cards do. Created by tobacco manufacturers in the late 19th century to serve the dual purpose of both protecting and marketing their products, the baseball cards of the tobacco era were hardly thought of at the time to have any financial value. However the next 100+ years would see a radical change in that perception as in evolved into the $200 million industry that it is today.Browse our eBay Store which features single cards of the greatest baseball players to ever play, as well as, Team Cards, Checklists and a mix of multi-player combo cards.1950-1959 Baseball CardsOther decades may have produced more valuable cards, but 1950s baseball cards are arguably the most iconic and sought after vintage cards in the entire hobby. At times, they seemed more like art than simply sports cards. Vivid colors and beautiful images filled checklists with names that now populate Cooperstown. As the country moved on after World War II, this would become the Renaissance period for baseball cards. A dominant figure throughout much of baseball card history, Topps released their first baseball product in 1951 and would not look back. While the later years of the 1950s and beyond were owned by Topps, they got a serious fight from Bowman in the early 1950s.Although there are many great options from this decade, 1951 Bowman, 1952 Topps, and 1954 Topps have separated themselves from the pack. Top rookie card offering from this decade include Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Ernie Banks, Sandy Koufax, Roberto Clemente, Eddie Matthews, and Bob Gibson.1958 Topps Baseball CardsHighlighted by key options for Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Roger Maris’ rookie card, 1958 Topps Baseball remains very popular. Thanks to a variety of variations, short prints, and a larger checklist, the vintage set is not easy to complete.Product DetailsAnchored by a good amount of Hall of Fame names and the rookie card for Roger Maris, 1958 Topps Baseball is a popular vintage option. However, high number cards, a multitude of variations and a larger checklist can make for a tough set to complete.1958 Topps Baseball Set DetailsThe 1958 Topps Baseball set features a robust 494 cards, which are portrayed using a somewhat progressive and unconventional design. Showcasing a vibrant color background and a die-cut player image in a posed profile, the design was not nearly as revered upon release. With large over-sized letters spelling out the player's name along the top of the card, the bottom portion contains a contrasting text area that holds the position and team name.The card backs revert to a compact statistical byline that includes previous year and career numbers. In addition to the customary write-up and biographical information, the 1958 Topps Baseball card backs contain a large area for a Topps cartoon.Among the set's many sought-after options are rookie cards of Roger Maris and Orlando Cepeda, as well as veteran cards of Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Al Kaline, Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron. Musial is especially notable as 1958 Topps Baseball is his first Topps card. Curt Flood also has a rookie card in the set. While not significant from a value standpoint, his future challenge of baseball's restrictions on player movement would forever change the game.SPORT Magazine All-Star subset cards (#475-495) are some of the key components in the 1958 Topps baseball set. This was the first appearance of separate cards printed for players named to baseball's annual All-Star game and they present a second card option for many of the top names in the set.In addition, there are a total of nine multi-player combo cards, including key pairings on "World Series Batting Foes" (Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle) and "Rival Fence Busters" (Willie Mays, Duke Snider). For the first time ever, Topps printed checklists on the backs of team cards, delighting collectors from that era. However, finding the team cards with a clean, unmarked back can be very difficult to find for current collectors.The 1958 Topps Baseball set provides many challenges for those wishing to collect the master set. Beyond the numerous variations and condition issues, collectors face the typical challenge of locating high number cards, which includes the All-Star subset cards. However, cards from the first series are actually the toughest to find overall. There is an abundance of short print variations and when included as part of the master set, the complete checklist tops out at 534 total cards.The majority of the 1958 Topps Baseball variations are found in Series 1 and feature the player's name in yellow text instead of white. These yellow versions can command a huge premium, especially for the key names like Al Kaline, Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron. Also, background color variations are available for a few players, including a blue version for Aaron.Several team checklists, including the Milwaukee Braves, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds, list the players in either numerical or alphabetical order. The numerical version is the more valuable option. Finally, there is an error and corrected version for Pancho Herrera. The error lists his name as "Herrer" with the "a" partially visible. This variation yields a significant value bump.Also of note, the set often suffers from issues related to the actual printing process itself. Defects associated with photographs out of focus, discoloring of cards displaying a lighter background, and even the quality of the card stock that was utilized, are all common. As a result of these combined factors, the 1958 Topps Baseball set is considered by many to be one of the most difficult sets to assemble in higher grade.Despite the fact that the 1958 Topps Baseball set has cards numbered to 495, there are actually only 494 cards. Card #145, which features Ed Bouchee, was removed from the set at the last minute because Bouchee was charged and convicted of exposing himself to minors, prompting his suspension from Major League Baseball.How We Grade: Gem Mint (GMT): (10.0) A flawless card. To be in Gem Mint condition, a card’s borders must have a ratio of 50/50 side to side and top to bottom. Mint (MT): (9.0-9.5) A perfect card. Well-centered with parallel borders which appear equal to the naked eye. Four sharp, square corners. No creases, edge dents, surface scratches, paper flaws, loss of luster, yellowing or fading, regardless of age. No imperfectly printed cards – out of register, badly cut or ink flawed – or card stained by contact with gum, wax or other substances can be considered truly Mint, even if new out of the pack. Generally, to be considered in Mint condition, a card’s borders must exist in a ratio of 60/40 side to side and top to bottom. Near Mint/Mint (NM/MT): (8.0-8.5) A super high-end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may exhibit a very slight wax stain on reverse, slight fraying at one or two corners, or a minor printing imperfection. Centering must be app. 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Near Mint (NM): (7.0-7.5) A nearly perfect card at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may have slight surface wear, slight fraying on some corners, slightly out-of-register picture focus, a minor printing blemish or slight wax stain on reverse. Centering must be 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent/Near Mint (EX/NM): (6.0-6.5) Card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect. A very light scratch. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. Card may have minor wax stain on reverse, may have very slight nothing on edges. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent (EX): (5.0-5.5) Corners are still fairly sharp with only moderate wear. Card borders may be off center as much as 85/15. No creases. May have very minor gum, wax or product stains, front or back. Surfaces may show slight loss of luster from rubbing across other cards. Dark bordered cards may have one or two small nicks. Very Good/Excellent (VG/EX): (4.0-4.5) Shows obvious handling, but still looks nice. Corners may be rounded or have minor creases. No major creases, tape marks or extraneous markings or writing. Surfaces does exhibit loss of luster, but the printing is intact. May have paper wrinkles. May show major gum, wax or other packaging stains. All four borders visible, though the ratio may be as poor as 95/5. Exhibits honest wear. Very Good (VG): (3.0-3.5) A well-worn card, but exhibits no intentional damage or abuse. May be “Mis-cut or Off-Center” with no border visible. May have major or multiple creases, however, creases are not so deep as to show the underlying paper. This card is completely readable, has not been written on, and has no tape marks or holes. Corner rounding may extend well beyond the border. Good (GD) (2.0-2.5) Shows excessive wear, along with damage or abuse. Will show all the wear characteristics of a Very Good card, along with such damage as thumb tack holes in or near margins, evidence of having been taped or pasted, perhaps small tears around the edges or creases so heavily as to break the cardboard. Backs may show minor added pen or pencil writing or be missing small bits of paper. Still basically a complete card. Poor (P): (1.0-1.5) A card that has been tortured to death. Corners or other areas may be torn off. Card may have been trimmed, show holes from a paper punch or have been used for BB gun practice. Front may have extraneous pen or pencil writing, or other defacement. Major portions of front or back design may be missing. Not a pretty sight. We believe that all our listings are 100% Original and Authentic unless otherwise noted. They are all covered by a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, if for whatever reason you are not happy with your purchase we will exchange it, replace it, discount it or you can return it for a full refund. 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