Lot # 68: 1951 Topps Blue Back Baseball Unopened Pack (1 Cent) PSA NM/MT 8

Category: Unopened Product

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Offered is a rare and historically significant 1951 Topps Blue Back wax pack, graded PSA NM-MT 8. Issued as a follow-up to Topps’ more widely distributed Red Back series, the Blue Back release is believed to have been produced in notably smaller quantities, making unopened examples especially scarce. While the wrapper design mirrors that of the Red Back packs—featuring Topps’ charming early graphics and the original one-cent price tag—the contents are easily confirmed through the wax paper as being from the Blue Back series. Each pack contained two cards, and potential subjects include Hall of Famers such as Richie Ashburn, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter, Steve “Preacher” Trout, Bobby Doerr, and Johnny Mize. With the possibility of discovering Gem Mint specimens of these early Topps legends, this unopened pack represents both a piece of hobby history and a rare opportunity for vintage collectors. High-grade unopened material from Topps’ inaugural baseball card year is seldom offered, and this PSA 8 example ranks among the finest known. An extraordinary survivor from Topps’ first steps into baseball card production—combining early design charm, rarity, and the potential for Hall of Fame content.

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