June 10, 2020
1956 Topps PSA Set Registry Auction www.RRAuction.com
1956 Topps The 1956 set is undoubtedly one of the finest Topps ever made—from a design standpoint, it offers everything you could want in a baseball card: the oversized cards (2 5/8˝ by 3 3/4˝) feature colorful, vivid portraits of the players against exciting action-shot backgrounds, embellished by their facsimile signatures. The set was the first to introduce team cards and checklists, marked the return of Mickey Mantle to the Topps family after a four-year hiatus, and was the last released in this larger-format size. Packed with mid-century star power—Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, and Willie Mays are among the top names here—the 1956 Topps baseball card set is a true classic. What makes this complete set auction unique is the consistently high grades of the cards—nearly all are graded PSA MINT 9. The only exceptions are eight cards which have been graded as GEM MINT 10, and thirteen as NM-MT 8. A staggering number stand as the finest graded examples, with none graded higher. As a whole, this set currently ranks as #3 on the PSA Set Registry for the 1956 Topps ‘Basic’ set, and as #2 for the 1956 Topps ‘Master’ set. By offering this high-end set one by one, dozens of collectors will be afforded the opportunity to upgrade sets of their own. Population report data referenced throughout this catalog is as of March 1, 2020.
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6001) 1956 Topps #1 William Harridge - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! In an upright start to the 1956 set, Topps decided to honor American League President William Harridge and National League President Warren Giles with their ‘rookie’ cards. After entering baseball as the personal secretary of Ban Johnson in 1911, Harridge rose through the ranks to become AL president in 1931. In this executive role, he oversaw the creation and evolution of baseball’s All-Star Game, allowed the Philadelphia Athletics to move to Kansas City, and supported playing games at night under lights. Harridge was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972, and the American League Championship trophy is named the William Harridge Trophy in his honor. Subscribing to the ‘rubber band theory,’ most #1 vintage sports cards are extremely scarce and highly sought after in high grades—with the set arranged sequentially, they took the brunt of the wear and tear when wrapped in a rubber band or leaning against the front of a box. The 1956 Topps #1 William Harridge card is no outlier, with just five graded by PSA at this MINT 9 level, and none ranking higher. Unlike 1952’s Andy Pafko—the most famous #1 of the 1950s—this Harridge has the benefit of being a ‘rookie card’ of a Hall of Famer. Dead centered with four sharp corners and pack-fresh edges, this is an ideal example. Starting Bid $500
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6002) 1956 Topps #2 Warren Giles - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Like players must, Warren Giles first proved himself as a capable baseball executive in the minor leagues. He rose to prominence as the president and business manager of the St. Louis Cardinals’ top level farm teams, the Syracuse Stars and the Rochester Red Wings, before being named general manager of the Cincinnati Reds in 1936. Under Giles’s able hand, the Reds rose from a last-place record in 1937 to back-to-back National League pennants in 1939 and 1940. Replacing Ford Frick as National League president in 1951, Giles led the league through one of its most transformative eras of expansion—the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants moved west in the ’50s, and the ’60s saw the creation of the Mets, Padres, Astros, and Expos. Giles was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979, and the National League Championship trophy is named the William C. Giles Trophy in his honor. The 1956 Topps Warren Giles card is tough to find in mint condition, with five graded by PSA at this level and one higher. A slightly off center cut is the only thing holding this one back from gem mint status. Starting Bid $300
6003) 1956 Topps #3 Elmer Valo - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6004) 1956 Topps #4 Carlos Paula - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A five-tool prospect from Cuba, Paula is remembered as the man who integrated the Washington Senators. Starting Bid $100
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6005) 1956 Topps #5 Ted Williams - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of the superstar anchors of the 1956 set, this blazer presents a classic portrait of the smiling Ted Williams in his Boston Red Sox hat on the left side, superimposed over an image of him taking a mighty left-handed swing. Well established as one of baseball’s all-time greats, Williams held the best career batting average of any active player going into the 1956 season, and had led the league in home runs and RBI four times each. When he retired in 1960, Williams was a six-time batting champ, highlighted by his legendary .406 average in 1941. Well centered with sharp corners, an even glossy sheen, and a bright white back, this is a superior example of Williams’s 1956 Topps issue. PSA has graded only one higher than this MINT 9 beauty. Starting Bid $5,000
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6006) 1956 Topps #6 Ray Boone - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Boone made his second All-Star appearance in 1956, finishing the season with 25 homers, 81 RBI, and a .308 average. Starting Bid $100
6007) 1956 Topps #7 Ron Negray - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6008) 1956 Topps #8 Walter Alston - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A great, mint example of Alston’s first Topps card. He would manage the Dodgers from 1954 through 1976, overseeing their transition to Los Angeles and leading them to seven National League pennants and four World Series championships. Starting Bid $200
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6009) 1956 Topps #9 Ruben Gomez PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting for the Giants in 1954, Gomez had become the first Puerto Rican to pitch in a World Series game. Starting Bid $100
6010) 1956 Topps #10 Warren Spahn - PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop Two, None Higher! The durable Braves southpaw’s portrait shows him in his Milwaukee hat, while the posed shot features him in his left-handed follow-through. The 1956 season saw Spahn win 20 games for the seventh time in his career, a feat he would meet six more times before retiring in 1965. Boasting razor sharp corners, clean edges, impeccable registration, and a bright white back, this stunning example is fully deserving of its PSA GEM MINT 10 grade. Only one other example has achieved this level of perfection.
Starting Bid $500
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6011) 1956 Topps #11 Cubs Team (Dated) PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Chicago Cubs, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of budding superstar shortstop Ernie Banks in the third row, in his second full season in the big leagues. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark: in this case, the iconic, ivy-covered Wrigley Field. With none graded higher by PSA, this choice example of the dated Chicago Cubs team card is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $500
6012) 1956 Topps #11 Cubs Team (Name Centered) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Ten Higher! Picturing the 1955 Chicago Cubs, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of budding superstar shortstop Ernie Banks in the third row, in his second full season in the big leagues. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark: in this case, the iconic, ivy-covered Wrigley Field. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still difficult to beat: only ten have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6013) 1956 Topps #11 Cubs Team (Name Left) - PSA MINT 9 - Pop One, None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Chicago Cubs, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of budding superstar shortstop Ernie Banks in the third row, in his second full season in the big leagues. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark: in this case, the iconic, ivy-covered Wrigley Field. Most importantly, this is the single finest example graded by PSA—the only one graded as MINT 9, with none higher. Starting Bid $500
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6014) 1956 Topps #12 Andy Carey - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A valuable contributor to the Yankees dynasty, Carey led the league in triples in 1955. Starting Bid $100
6015) 1956 Topps #13 Roy Face - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A pioneer of modern relief pitching, Face pitched in 68 games in 1956, leading the Major Leagues in appearances. Starting Bid $100
6016) 1956 Topps #14 Ken Boyer - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! An anchor of the Cardinals’ lineup, Boyer made his first All-Star appearance in 1956, finishing the season with 26 homers, 98 RBI, and a .306 average. Here he’s shown making a great play at third base, where he would go on to win five Gold Gloves. Starting Bid $100
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6017) 1956 Topps #15 Ernie Banks - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! In his third Topps issue, the 25-year-old Banks is prominently shown wearing his iconic Chicago Cubs cap, with the image of him greeting teammates at home plate in the background—probably after slugging one of his 44 home runs a year earlier. Remembered for his prowess at the plate and sunny demeanor—his catchphrase was ‘It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame… Let’s play two!’—this is a superlative example of one of his classic, early cards. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $2,500
6018) 1956 Topps #16 Hector Lopez PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6019) 1956 Topps #17 Gene Conley - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! At 6´ 8˝, Conley was an imposing presence on the mound and under the boards: in addition to pitching for eleven big league seasons, he played six seasons in the NBA. Starting Bid $100
6020) 1956 Topps #18 Dick Donovan PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6021) 1956 Topps #19 Chuck Diering PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6022)1956 Topps #20 Al Kaline - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Just 21 years old, Kaline entered 1956 as the American League’s reigning batting champ and hit king. The youngster’s confidence is exposed by the smirk in his portrait, while he legs out one of his many hits in the action shot behind. In his 22-year career, Kaline would attain 3,007 hits while walloping 399 homers. This vivid, well-centered card boasts superb registration and sharpness. It is a solid MINT 9 example, with just two graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $500
6023) 1956 Topps #21 Joe Collins - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6024) 1956 Topps #22 Jim Finigan - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6025) 1956 Topps #23 Freddie Marsh - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6026) 1956 Topps #24 Dick Groat - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! An appealing, crisp card showing Groat scoring one for Pittsburgh. Starting Bid $200
6027) 1956 Topps #25 Ted Kluszewski - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of the most formidable sluggers of his day, Kluszewski struck fear into the hearts of National League pitchers with his bodybuilder physique and prowess at the plate—he tore off the sleeves of his jersey to reveal tree-trunk arms, rarely struck out, and often launched fastballs into the bleachers. In his 1956 Topps issue, Big Klu mean mugs for his portrait; the action shot reveals his towering stature as he touches home plate to score a run for his Cincinnati Reds. Featuring sharp corners and crisp edges, this is a great PSA MINT 9 example. Just one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $200 12
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6028) 1956 Topps #26 Grady Hatton - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6029) 1956 Topps #27 Nelson Burbrink - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6030) 1956 Topps #28 Bobby Hofman - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6031) 1956 Topps #29 Jack Harshman - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6032) 1956 Topps #30 Jackie Robinson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Standing out as one of the top cards in the 1956 set, this was Jackie Robinson’s last regular Topps issue—after a distinguished ten-year career in which he broke baseball’s color barrier, won accolades as Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player, and led the Brooklyn Dodgers to a World Series championship in 1955, Robinson decided to hang up his cleats at the end of the 1956 season. This classic card features an iconic portrait of Robinson smiling in his Brooklyn cap, juxtaposed against an exciting action shot of him sliding into home to score one for the Dodgers. Boasting vivid color and clarity, sharp corners, and clean edges, this PSA MINT 9 exemplar is remarkable in all respects. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $5,000
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6033) 1956 Topps #31 Hank Aaron - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher!
Not yet renowned as ‘Hammerin’ Hank,’ Aaron’s 1956 Topps issue—the 22-year-old’s third Topps card— shows him looking upward and to the left, as if anticipating his future stardom. In the background, the action shot shows the ballplayer preparing to slide into home plate, the umpire removing his mask to make the call. Aaron finished the 1956 season at the top of the National League’s ranks in hits (200), doubles (34), and batting average (.328), to finish third in the MVP voting; a year later, on the strength of 44 home runs, he would be crowned NL MVP. With brilliant colors, sharp corners, and crisp edges, this PSA MINT 9 blazer is a superb example. None have been graded higher by PSA.
Starting Bid $5,000
6034) 1956 Topps #32 Frank House - PSA MINT 9 One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6035) 1956 Topps #33 Roberto Clemente - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher!
Roberto Clemente’s second-year Topps card stands out as one of the most eye-catching of the whole set: in the foreground, he prominently appears in a classic portrait wearing his Pittsburgh Pirates cap; in the background, he makes a famously difficult leaping catch against an ad-filled outfield wall. Though he hit .311 in 1956, Clemente’s breakout year came in 1960 when he earned his first of 15 All-Star Game selections. Renowned for his right field defense and strong arm, he would win the first of 12 consecutive Gold Gloves in 1961. Well centered with pack-fresh corners and edges, this exciting Clemente card is truly a mint standout. Only one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $7,500
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6036) 1956 Topps #34 Tom Brewer - PSA GEM-MT 10 - None Higher! Brewer would make his only All-Star appearance in 1956 as the ace of Boston’s staff, going 19-9 with a 3.50 ERA. Starting Bid $200
6037) 1956 Topps #35 Al Rosen - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Hampered by injuries, the 32-year-old Rosen decided to retire after the ‘56 campaign, having twice led the American League in home runs. Starting Bid $200
6038) 1956 Topps #36 Rudy Minarcin PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6039) 1956 Topps #37 Alex Grammas PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6040) 1956 Topps #38 Bob Kennedy PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6041) 1956 Topps #39 Don Mossi - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6042) 1956 Topps #40 Bob Turley - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Turley had a down year in 1956 but performed well in the postseason, pitching in three World Series games for the Yankees: he tallied 14 Ks over 11 innings pitched, while giving up just one run. Starting Bid $100
6043) 1956 Topps #41 Hank Sauer - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $200
6044) 1956 Topps #42 Sandy Amoros PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Here, the feared Chicago slugger makes an impressive catch against the outfield wall. Starting Bid $200
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6045) 1956 Topps #43 Ray Moore - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6046) 1956 Topps #44 Windy McCall PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6047) 1956 Topps #45 Gus Zernial - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6048) 1956 Topps #46 Gene Freese PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6049) 1956 Topps #47 Art Fowler - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6050) 1956 Topps #48 Jim Hegan - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! One of the best defensive catchers of the era, Hegan is remembered for handling the great Indians pitchers of the ‘50s—Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Herb Score. Starting Bid $100
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6051) 1956 Topps #49 Pedro Ramos PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6052) 1956 Topps #50 Dusty Rhodes PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6053) 1956 Topps #51 Ernie Oravetz PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6054) 1956 Topps #52 Bob Grim - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Despite winning 20 games and the Rookie of the Year award in 1954, Grim was relegated to the bullpen for most of the 1956 season due to the strength of New York’s starting five. With an ERA of 2.77, he went 6-1 and recorded four saves. Starting Bid $100
6055) 1956 Topps #53 Arnold Portocarrero - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6056) 1956 Topps #54 Bob Keegan - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6057) 1956 Topps #55 Wally Moon - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A classic card showcasing Moon’s distinctive visage: his prominent browline dominates the portrait, while he scores one for St. Louis in the action shot. Starting Bid $200
6058) 1956 Topps #56 Dale Long - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! In 1956, the Pirates first baseman posted career highs in home runs (27) and RBI (91) en route to the singular All-Star appearance of his career. He also made history by smacking home runs in eight consecutive games, a feat which has since been matched but not exceeded. Starting Bid $100
6059) 1956 Topps #57 Duke Maas - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6060) 1956 Topps #58 Ed Roebuck - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $200
6061) 1956 Topps #59 Jose Santiago PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6062) 1956 Topps #60 Mayo Smith - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6063) 1956 Topps #61 Bill Skowron PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $300
6064) 1956 Topps #62 Hal Smith - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6065) 1956 Topps #63 Roger Craig - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $200
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6066) 1956 Topps #64 Luis Arroyo - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6067) 1956 Topps #65 Johnny O’Brien - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6068) 1956 Topps #66 Bob Speake - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6069) 1956 Topps #67 Vic Power - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! The second Puerto Rican to play in the American League, Power was a six-time All-Star who won seven consecutive Gold Gloves. This brilliant card shows him smiling proudly in his portrait, overlooking an exciting play at the plate. Starting Bid $200
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6070) 1956 Topps #68 Chuck Stobbs - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6071) 1956 Topps #69 Chuck Tanner - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $200
6072) 1956 Topps #70 Jim Rivera - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Known for his energetic style of play, ‘Jingle Jim’ is appropriately cast in his 1956 Topps card as he leaps over the wall to rob a home run. Starting Bid $100
6073) 1956 Topps #71 Frank Sullivan - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! After leading the AL in wins in 1955, Sullivan made his second consecutive All-Star squad in 1956, finishing out the year with a 14-7 record for Boston. Starting Bid $100
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6074) 1956 Topps #72 Phillies Team (Dated) - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Philadelphia Phillies, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. Picturing Hall of Famers Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts as part of the ‘55 Philadelphia squad, this is a desirable card that is quite difficult to obtain in MINT condition. Starting Bid $300
6075) 1956 Topps #72 Phillies Team (Name Centered) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Eleven Higher! .Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Picturing the 1955 Philadelphia Phillies, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The team portrait is highlighted by Hall of Famers Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still difficult to beat: only eleven have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6076) 1956 Topps #72 Phillies Team (Name Left) - PSA MINT 9 - Pop Three, None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Philadelphia Phillies, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. Picturing Hall of Famers Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts as part of the ‘55 Philadelphia squad, this is a desirable card that is quite difficult to obtain in MINT condition: just three grade at this level, with none higher. Starting Bid $300 Initial bids must be placed by 6 pm EST June 10, 2020
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6077) 1956 Topps #73 Wayne Terwilliger - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6078) 1956 Topps #74 Jim King - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6079) 1956 Topps #75 Roy Sievers - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Sievers made his first of five All-Star appearances in 1956, whacking 29 home runs and collecting 95 RBI by season’s end. Starting Bid $100
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6080) 1956 Topps #76 Ray Crone - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6081) 1956 Topps #77 Harvey Haddix PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $200
6082) 1956 Topps #78 Herman Wehmeier - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6083) 1956 Topps #79 Sandy Koufax - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! In Koufax’s second Topps issue, the 20-yearold flamethrowing lefty is shown delivering one of his fearsome pitches, opposite a portrait in his Brooklyn Dodgers cap. Koufax was forced to learn the ropes in the Major Leagues, after signing as a ‘bonus baby’ prevented him from starting out in the minors. Despite his blazing fastball, Koufax struggled with control and he did not emerge as a consistently dominant force on the mound until 1961. He then proceeded to tally six of the greatest seasons of all-time, collecting three Cy Young Awards and an NL MVP in the process. A striking card with clean edges, crisp corners, and excellent registration, this PSA MINT 9 example stands among the most soughtafter cards in the 1956 set. Only two have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $900
6084) 1956 Topps #80 Gus Triandos - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A great defensive catcher with a powerful bat, Triandos was one of Baltimore’s most popular players and a longtime fan favorite. Starting Bid $100
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6085) 1956 Topps #81 Wally Westlake - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6086) 1956 Topps #82 Bill Renna - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6087) 1956 Topps #83 Karl Spooner - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! After a promising start to his career, Spooner was sidelined by injuries and demoted to the minors; after giving up five runs while recording just one out to start Game 6 of the 1955 World Series, he never again set foot on a Major League mound. Starting Bid $100
6088) 1956 Topps #84 Babe Birrer - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6089) 1956 Topps #85 Indians Team (Dated) - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Picturing the 1955 Cleveland Indians, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of six future Hall of Famers: Bob Feller, Larry Doby, Ralph Kiner, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and manager Al Lopez. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. As one of nine at this level, with just three graded higher by PSA, this is a very desirable example. Starting Bid $300
6090) 1956 Topps #85 Indians Team (Name Centered) - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Cleveland Indians, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of six future Hall of Famers: Bob Feller, Larry Doby, Ralph Kiner, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and manager Al Lopez. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
6091) 1956 Topps #85 Indians Team (Name Left) - PSA NMMT 8 - Eight Higher! Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Picturing the 1955 Cleveland Indians, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of six future Hall of Famers: Bob Feller, Larry Doby, Ralph Kiner, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, and manager Al Lopez. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still difficult to beat: only eight have been graded higher. Starting Bid $100 34
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6092) 1956 Topps #86 Ray Jablonski - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6093) 1956 Topps #87 Dean Stone - PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop Two, None Higher! Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. One of two in GEM MINT condition. A stunningly beautiful specimen from the 1956 Topps set, rare and highly desirable in this top grade. Starting Bid $200
6094) 1956 Topps #88 Johnny Kucks - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Kucks won the final game of the 1956 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers, throwing a complete game shutout at Ebbets Field. He struck out Jackie Robinson to end the game, in what would be the last at bat of Robinson’s career. Starting Bid $100
6095) 1956 Topps #89 Norm Zauchin - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6096) 1956 Topps #90 Redlegs Team (Dated) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Six Higher! Picturing the 1955 Cincinnati Reds, this team card is highlighted by sluggers Ted Kluszewski, Gus Bell, and Wally Post, who stand together in the third row. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only six have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6097) 1956 Topps #90 Redlegs Team (Name Centered) - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Picturing the 1955 Cincinnati Reds, this team card is highlighted by sluggers Ted Kluszewski, Gus Bell, and Wally Post, who stand together in the third row. With just one graded higher by PSA, this is a great specimen. Starting Bid $300
6098) 1956 Topps #90 Redlegs Team (Name Left) - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Cincinnati Reds, this team card is highlighted by sluggers Ted Kluszewski, Gus Bell, and Wally Post, who stand together in the third row. A sought-after example with none graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
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6099) 1956 Topps #91 Gail Harris - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6100) 1956 Topps #92 Red Wilson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6101) 1956 Topps #93 George Susce, Jr. - PSA NM-MT 8 One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only twelve have been graded higher. Starting Bid $100
6102) 1956 Topps #94 Ronnie Kline - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6103) 1956 Topps #95 Braves Team (Dated) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Three Higher! Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Picturing the 1955 Milwaukee Braves, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of three future Hall of Famers: Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Hank Aaron. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still difficult to beat: only three have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6104) 1956 Topps #95 Braves Team (Name Centered) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Fifteen Higher! Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Picturing the 1955 Milwaukee Braves, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of three future Hall of Famers: Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Hank Aaron. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still an uncommon find: just fifteen have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6105) 1956 Topps #95 Braves Team (Name Left) - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Milwaukee Braves, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. The highlight of this card is the portrayal of three future Hall of Famers: Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Hank Aaron. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. Just five have been graded at the MINT 9 level by PSA, with none higher. Starting Bid $300 38
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6106) 1956 Topps #96 Bill Tremel - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6107) 1956 Topps #97 Jerry Lynch - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6108) 1956 Topps #98 Camilo Pascual - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6109) 1956 Topps #99 Don Zimmer - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $200
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6110) 1956 Topps #100 Orioles Team (Dated) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Two Higher! Picturing the 1955 Baltimore Orioles, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: just two have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6111) 1956 Topps #100 Orioles Team (Name Centered) - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Baltimore Orioles, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. Scarce in the PSA MINT 9 grade, just four have been ranked at this level, and none higher. Starting Bid $300
6112) 1956 Topps #100 Orioles Team (Name Left) - PSA NM-MT 8 - Six Higher! Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Picturing the 1955 Baltimore Orioles, this is one of the six team cards in the 1956 Topps set (out of sixteen total) that comes in three variations: dated 1955, team name centered, and team name left-justified. The dated cards are considered most desirable, followed by the team name left, then team name centered. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: just six have been graded higher. Starting Bid $200 40
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6113) 1956 Topps #101 Roy Campanella - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Featuring the smiling catcher in his Dodgers hat, with a great action shot of him about to score at home, this is a classic card of the reigning NL MVP. Known as ‘Campy’ to his adoring Brooklyn fans, Campanella had led his team to a World Series victory in 1955. Nicely centered with vibrant colors, crisp edges, and sharp corners, this is a wonderful example of a desirable card. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $900
6114) 1956 Topps #102 Jim Davis - PSA MINT 9 One Higher! Known for his screwball and knuckler, Davis baffled hitters—and sometimes his own catcher—with his unconventional arsenal. He led the league in wild pitches in 1955, and in 1956, he became the first pitcher in forty years to record four strikeouts in a single inning. Starting Bid $100
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6115) 1956 Topps #103 Willie Miranda PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6116) 1956 Topps #104 Bob Lennon PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A prolific slugger in the minors, Lennon cracked 64 home runs for the Nashville Vols in 1954 to set a single-season record for the Double-A Southern Association. He never stuck around in the majors, hitting just one homer in 79 career at bats. Starting Bid $100
6117) 1956 Topps #105 Al Smith - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6118) 1956 Topps #106 Joe Astroth - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6119) 1956 Topps #107 Ed Mathews PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Long the anchor of the Braves lineup, Eddie Mathews appears in his 1956 Topps card as both a serious slugger and an able baserunner, using his sturdy frame to disrupt an opponent on the basepaths. With excellent registration and a pack-fresh appearance, this minty Mathews is a stunner—just one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $500
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6120) 1956 Topps #108 Laurin Pepper - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6121) 1956 Topps #109 Enos Slaughter - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! The Hall of Famer is shown during his late stint with the Kansas City Athletics, diving headlong back to first base. Renowned for his hustle, Slaughter was not afraid to get his jersey dirty—even at 40 years old. Starting Bid $200
6122) 1956 Topps #110 Yogi Berra - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher!
Over the course of a career characterized by on-the-field dominance and off-the-field humor, Yogi Berra became one of New York’s fan favorites. As a Yankee, he won 14 American League pennants and a record ten World Series titles. A perennial All-Star with three AL MVPs to his name, Berra is shown here cracking a trademark smile in his Yankee pinstripes; in the action shot, he stands over a play at the plate. Dead centered with sharp edges and nice corners, only one has attained a higher grade from PSA. Starting Bid $500
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6123) 1956 Topps #111 Red Sox Team - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The highlight of this card is the portrayal of left field legend Ted Williams in the back row. Like all team cards in the set, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark: in this case, the iconic Fenway Park. Starting Bid $200
6124) 1956 Topps #112 Dee Fondy - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6125) 1956 Topps #113 Phil Rizzuto PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! The legendary shortstop of the Yankees’ dynasty, ‘The Scooter’ was known for his slick plays in the field and small-ball skills at the plate. In the action-packed background of his 1956 Topps issue, Rizzuto is seen turning a quick double play at second base; his portrait broadcasts the trademark smile that would serve him well as the Yankees’ play-by-play man for four decades after retiring from the diamond. With just two graded higher by PSA, this is a striking example of a popular card. Starting Bid $300
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6126) 1956 Topps #114 Jim Owens - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6127) 1956 Topps #115 Jackie Jensen - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The Red Sox right fielder is shown taking a hefty cut, while smiling in his Boston cap. A strong all-around player, he led the league in triples in 1956, and would win the AL MVP two years later. Starting Bid $200
6128) 1956 Topps #116 Eddie O’Brien - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100
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6129) 1956 Topps #117 Virgil Trucks - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6130) 1956 Topps #118 Nellie Fox - PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop Two, None Higher! Gr a d e d by P S A GEM-MT 10. One of two in GEM MINT condition. An incredibly desirable example of one of the White Sox’s preeminent Hall of Famers, this classic card shows Nellie Fox flying through the air while making an acrobatic play in the infield. In his 19 years in the Majors, the perennial All-Star would collect three Gold Gloves and an AL MVP. With just two GEM MINT 10s represented in PSA’s population report, this is a perfect example of one of the set’s great cards. Starting Bid $500
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6131) 1956 Topps #119 Larry Jackson PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6132) 1956 Topps #120 Richie Ashburn - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Remembered as one of Philadelphia’s ‘Whiz Kids,’ Ashburn’s ability to spray the ball to all fields earned him a spot as one of the city’s most beloved athletes of all time. His 1956 Topps issue features a square-jawed portrait on the left, and an exciting scoring scene on the right. This is a great example in a high grade—PSA has ranked none better. Starting Bid $200
6133) 1956 Topps #121 Pirates Team PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Portraying the 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates—including Roberto Clemente in his rookie year— this is one of the great team cards of the 1956 Topps set. Like all team cards in the issue, the back offers a brief team history—making note of the legendary Honus Wagner—team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark, Forbes Field. With none graded higher by PSA, this is a choice example highlighted by the depiction of the rookie Clemente in the back row. Starting Bid $300
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6134) 1956 Topps #122 Willard Nixon PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6135) 1956 Topps #123 Roy McMillan PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! McMillan made his first of two All-Star squads in 1956. Starting Bid $100
6136) 1956 Topps #124 Don Kaiser - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6137) 1956 Topps #125 Minnie Minoso - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of the most skilled and exciting White Sox players of the 1950s, Minoso was a reliable threat at the plate, on the basepaths, and in the field. In 1956, he led the league in triples (11) and topped all AL left fielders in putouts (282) and assists (10). Here, he flies through the air in an attempt to break up a double play. Starting Bid $200
6138) 1956 Topps #126 Jim Brady - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! After getting beaten up in six Major League appearances, Brady retired with a career ERA of 28.42. He was more successful in academic endeavors, becoming an economist and university administrator. Starting Bid $100
6139) 1956 Topps #127 Willie Jones - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Nicknamed Puddin’ Head, Jones was an integral part of the 1950 ‘Whiz Kids’ pennant winners. Starting Bid $100
6140) 1956 Topps #128 Eddie Yost - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Known for his keen eye, Yost posted a career high in bases on balls in 1956 with 151, outwalking any other Major Leaguer by a margin of 39. He continues to rank eleventh on the all-time career walks list. Starting Bid $100
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6141) 1956 Topps #129 Jake Martin - PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
6142) 1956 Topps #130 Willie Mays PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Willie Mays is revered as perhaps the greatest allaround player in history: his combined abilities to hit, run, catch, and throw were unsurpassed, so it is no surprise that his 1956 Topps card is one of the premiere specimens in the set. The ‘Say Hey Kid’ smiles broadly on the left side of the card, and dramatically slides into home in the background. The card’s stunning imagery captures both his enthusiasm for the game of baseball, and his exciting style of play. This stunning example boasts sharp edges and corners, vivid colors in a frosty white frame, and an even glossy sheen. None have achieved a higher grade from PSA. Starting Bid $2,500
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6143) 1956 Topps #131 Bob Roselli - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only thirteen have been graded higher. Starting Bid $100
6144) 1956 Topps #132 Bobby Avila - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A three-time All-Star and winner of the 1954 AL batting crown, Avila’s production dropped off precipitously in 1956: two years removed from a .341 batting average, he hit just .224. Avila was the first Mexican-born player to achieve Major League stardom, and sportswriter Harry Grayson described his sudden fall as a ‘a national calamity in Mexico.’ Starting Bid $100
6145) 1956 Topps #133 Ray Narleski - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A fireballer out of Cleveland’s bullpen, Narleski had led the league in saves in 1955 to finish sixth in the MVP voting. In 1956 he made his first All-Star squad, and closed out the year with a 1.52 ERA. Starting Bid $100
6146) 1956 Topps #134 Cardinals Team - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Despite being one of the most popular players in the game throughout the 1950s, Stan Musial did not have his own Topps card until 1958 due to contractual issues; he does, however, appear in the Cardinals’ team portrait, relaxing on the far right side of the first row. Dead-centered with frosty white borders and excellent print registration, this is a great example of Musial’s first appearance on a Topps card. Starting Bid $300
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6147) 1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9
The treasure of the 1956 Topps set is none other than card no. 135, legendary Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle. Widely considered one of the Mick’s most attractive cards, it is a real stunner: Mantle’s youthful good looks are captured in his portrait, where he cracks an ear-to-ear grin; and his prowess on the ballfield is captured in the flashy action shot, as he scales an outfield wall to rob a home run ball. To top it off, 1956 was Mantle’s greatest year—he captured the Triple Crown and won the American League MVP on the strength of a .353 batting average, 52 home runs, and 130 RBI. This exemplar, with brilliant colors and a perfect glossy finish, is well deserving of its high grade. Though not impossible to find at the PSA MINT 9 level, only five grade higher. Starting Bid $10,000
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6148) 1956 Topps #136 Johnny Logan - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A four-time All-Star, the durable Braves shortstop is shown turning two in his 1956 Topps card. Starting Bid $100
6149) 1956 Topps #137 Al Silvera - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6150) 1956 Topps #138 Johnny Antonelli - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The leader of the Giants pitching staff, Antonelli made his second All-Star team in 1956, finishing the year with a 2.86 ERA while racking up 20 wins—including five shutouts. Starting Bid $100
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6151) 1956 Topps #139 Tommy Carroll - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A pinch-running specialist, Carroll is appropriately shown on the basepaths in his 1956 Topps card. In his two years with the Yankees, he appeared in 50 games but recorded just 24 plate appearances. Starting Bid $100
6152) 1956 Topps #140 Herb Score PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Herb Score blazed onto the baseball scene in 1955, taking home AL Rookie of the Year honors with a 16-10 record, 2.85 ERA, and league-leading 245 strike outs. His rookie card was released in the 1956 Topps set, and his dominance on the mound continued—he led the league in strikeouts for a second straight year, this time notching 263 Ks. Score’s rookie card portrays his powerful pitching motion and his happy, low-key demeanor. A rock-solid PSA MINT 9 example, with none graded higher. Starting Bid $200
6153) 1956 Topps #141 Joe Frazier - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6154) 1956 Topps #142 Gene Baker - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A close friend of Ernie Banks, Baker graciously moved to second base to make room for the youngster at shortstop. Baker would become the first African-American manager in professional baseball in 1961, when the Pirates named him skipper of their Batavia Pirates farm club in the New York–Penn League. Starting Bid $100
6155) 1956 Topps #143 Jim Piersall PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! An able batsman and skilled fielder, Piersall made his second All-Star team in 1956 and whacked 40 two-baggers to lead all Major Leaguers in doubles. Starting Bid $200
6156) 1956 Topps #144 Leroy Powell PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6157) 1956 Topps #145 Gil Hodges - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The steady first baseman of the Dodgers dynasty, Hodges is often cited as one of the best players overlooked by Cooperstown. Here, he is shown up-close in his Brooklyn cap and kicking up a dust storm amidst a slide on the basepaths. Sharp edges, vibrant colors, and superb registration make this an especially attractive PSA MINT 9 example; just one grades higher. Starting Bid $300
6158) 1956 Topps #146 Nationals Team - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Depicting the 1955 Washington Nationals team—more commonly known as the Senators—the highlight of this card comes in the second row, where the young Harmon Killebrew stands in the very center of all his teammates. Starting Bid $300
6159) 1956 Topps #147 Earl Torgeson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6160) 1956 Topps #148 Alvin Dark - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The 1956 season marked Dark’s last as a Giant, where he had established himself as one of the National League’s best-hitting shortstops. He was also flashy in the field, frequently ranking among the league leaders in putouts and double plays. Starting Bid $200
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6161) 1956 Topps #149 Dixie Howell - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Millard Fillmore Howell—nicknamed ‘Dixie’—holds two of the strangest records in baseball history: the longest time between his first Major League pitching appearance (1940) and his first win (1955), and the all-time regular-season record for most hits (5) without collecting a single (3 home runs, double, triple in 27 at-bats in 1957). Starting Bid $100
6162) 1956 Topps #150 Duke Snider - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Though Duke Snider is less appreciated by collectors than his crosstown counterparts—Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle—his greatness should not be discounted as an eight-time All-Star and Hall of Fame inductee. He, too, had one of the best years of his career in 1956, hitting a leagueleading 43 home runs. The great center fielder is portrayed in his gray flannel and Brooklyn cap, with the action shot showing him scoring after one of his frequent homers. A classic card in mint condition, with just one graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $500
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6163) 1956 Topps #151 Spook Jacobs - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6164) 1956 Topps #152 Billy Hoeft - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A powerful lefty, Hoeft had a good year in 1956, recording career highs in wins (20), complete games (18), and strikeouts (172). Starting Bid $100
6165) 1956 Topps #153 Frank Thomas - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6166) 1956 Topps #154 Dave Pope - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Interestingly, the exciting action shot used on this card is a reimagining of history—it shows Pope leaping as high as he can to make a catch against the outfield wall. It is based on a photograph from the 10th inning of Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, which had been preceded by Willie Mays’s immortal catch; in reality, Pope’s leap came up short, and Dusty Rhodes’s walk-off three-run homer landed in the first row. Here, the artist has thoughtfully repositioned the ball into Pope’s glove. Starting Bid $100
6167) 1956 Topps #155 Harvey Kuenn - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Kuenn had one of his best offensive years in 1956, leading the AL with 196 hits to go along with a .332 batting average and a career-high 12 homers. Starting Bid $200
6168) 1956 Topps #156 Wes Westrum - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Known as a superb defensive catcher, Westrum is shown tagging out a runner in a play at the plate. Starting Bid $100
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6169) 1956 Topps #157 Dick Brodowski - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6170) 1956 Topps #158 Wally Post - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6171) 1956 Topps #159 Clint Courtney - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only nine have been graded higher. Starting Bid $100
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6172) 1956 Topps #160 Billy Pierce - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! After leading the Majors with a 1.97 ERA in 1955, Pierce continued his dominance in 1956 by setting career-highs in wins (20), complete games (21), and strikeouts (192). Starting Bid $200
6173) 1956 Topps #161 Joe Demaestri - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6174) 1956 Topps #162 Gus Bell - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Bell made his third of four All-Star appearances in 1956, finishing out a strong campaign with 29 home runs, 84 RBI, and a .292 average. Starting Bid $100
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6175) 1956 Topps #163 Gene Woodling - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6176) 1956 Topps #164 Harmon Killebrew - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Entering his third season on a big league roster, Killebrew had yet to make a name for himself as the ‘Killer.’ The 20-year-old struggled with strikeouts, and had defensive difficulties at third base. Given his limited playing time, Topps had to use a rather uninspiring action shot of him picking up a foul ball as the background to his second card. Killebrew would finally put it together in 1959, smacking a league-leading 42 homers en route to a Hall of Fame career. A nice card with sharp corners and vivid colors, this is a great MINT 9 exemplar. Just one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $500
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6177) 1956 Topps #165 Red Schoendienst - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A perennial All-Star for the St. Louis Cardinals, Schoendienst was shipped off to the Giants in a mid-season trade that was deeply unpopular with the Cardinals fans and his best friend, Stan Musial. He would return to St. Louis to finish his career, and remained with the organization for decades as a coach, manager, and executive assistant. Starting Bid $200
6178) 1956 Topps #166 Dodgers Team - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! .Depicting the Dodgers in 1955—the year of their World Series victory—this striking card features the stars of the Brooklyn dynasty: Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Don Newcombe, and Manager Walt Alston among them. Like all team cards in the issue, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their great ballpark, Ebbets Field. With just one graded higher by PSA, this is a desirable example highlighted by the depiction of the rookie Koufax in the middle row, and Jackie Robinson seen with his iconic “42” jersey in the back corner. Starting Bid $100
6179) 1956 Topps #167 Harry Dorish PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6180) 1956 Topps #168 Sammy White - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6181) 1956 Topps #169 Bob Nelson PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6182) 1956 Topps #170 Bill Virdon - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! After winning Rookie of the Year honors in 1955, Virdon began 1956 in a slump and was traded away to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Known for his strong defense, he is shown here shagging a fly. Starting Bid $100
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6183) 1956 Topps #171 Jim Wilson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6184) 1956 Topps #172 Frank Torre - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! .Making his debut in 1956, Torre established himself as a great defensive first baseman and one of the league’s toughest men to strike out—he fanned just 64 times in 1704 plate appearances throughout his seven-year career. Starting Bid $100
6185) 1956 Topps #173 Johnny Podres - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Named MVP of the 1955 World Series after pitching a Game 7 shutout, Podres was drafted by the US Navy in 1956 and spent the season as a sailor. Discharged in October, he returned to Brooklyn for their final season at Ebbets Field in 1957, leading the league in ERA (2.66) and shutouts (6). Starting Bid $300
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6186) 1956 Topps #174 Glen Gorbous PSA GEM-MT 10 - None Higher! Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. One of three in GEM MINT condition. Despite an uneventful playing career, Gorbous did have one notable baseball achievement: in a 1957 exhibition, given a six-step running start, he set the record for longest baseball throw at 445´ 10˝—a mark that still stands today. Starting Bid $100
6187) 1956 Topps #175 Del Crandall PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! .The tough defensive catcher is shown blocking the plate in his 1956 Topps issue. Starting Bid $100
6188) 1956 Topps #176 Alex Kellner PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6189) 1956 Topps #177 Hank Bauer PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! The starting right fielder of the Yankees dynasty, Bauer set career highs in 1956 with 26 home runs and 84 RBI. Starting Bid $300
6190) 1956 Topps #178 Joe Black - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6191) 1956 Topps #179 Harry Chiti - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6192) 1956 Topps #180 Robin Roberts - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A classic portrayal of Philly’s great hurler, Roberts is shown beginning his windup in the action shot, and is smiling in his Phillies cap for the portrait. Roberts would make the last of his seven All-Star teams in 1956, and led the league in complete games for the fifth consecutive year. A stellar example in MINT condition, with just one graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
6193) 1956 Topps #181 Billy Martin - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Martin made his only All-Star appearance as a player in 1956, in his first full year back from Army service. Here, the thin infielder is shown turning two at second base. A sharp card with only one graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
6194) 1956 Topps #182 Paul Minner PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6195) 1956 Topps #183 Stan Lopata PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Lopata had the best season of his career in 1956, slugging 32 homers and driving in 95 runs to earn his second consecutive All-Star nod. Starting Bid $100
6196) 1956 Topps #184 Don Bessent PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6197) 1956 Topps #185 Bill Bruton - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A speedy line-drive hitter, Bruton legged out 15 triples in 1956 to lead all Major Leaguers. Starting Bid $100
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6198) 1956 Topps #186 Ron Jackson PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6199) 1956 Topps #187 Early Wynn - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The durable right-hander had an excellent year in 1956, going 20-9 with a 2.72 ERA as the anchor of Cleveland’s starting rotation. This MINT 9 example boasts deep-hued colors and pack-fresh edges, and only one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
6200) 1956 Topps #188 White Sox Team - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! One of twelve in MINT condition with two rated higher! Portraying the 1955 Chicago White Sox—including HOFers Nellie Fox and George Kell—this dead-centered example boasts perfect corners and edges. Like all team cards in the issue, the back offers a brief team history, team records, and the dimensions of their ballpark, Comiskey Park. With just two graded higher by PSA, this is a fine example of the White Sox team card. Starting Bid $300
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6201) 1956 Topps #189 Ned Garver - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6202) 1956 Topps #190 Carl Furillo - PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop One, None Higher! Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. One of one in GEM MINT condition, supremely desirable as the single finest graded example of this card. The great Dodgers outfielder is shown scoring in dramatic fashion and smiling in his Brooklyn cap. Well-centered with razor-sharp edges and perfect gloss, this is a truly outstanding specimen. Starting Bid $300
6203) 1956 Topps #191 Frank Lary - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A mean moundsman, Lary led the American League with 21 wins in 1956. Starting Bid $100
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6204) 1956 Topps #192 Smoky Burgess - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6205) 1956 Topps #193 Wilmer Mizell PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! 1956 marked Vinegar Bend’s return to the big leagues after two years of Army service, and he went 14-14 with a 3.62 ERA. Starting Bid $100
6206) 1956 Topps #194 Monte Irvin - PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop Two, None Higher! Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. One of two in GEM MINT condition. Irvin signed on with the Chicago Cubs for his last season in the Majors, in which he hit a respectable .271 with 15 home runs. As a perfect card of a Hall of Famer, this is a superlative example. Starting Bid $300
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6207) 1956 Topps #195 George Kell PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A desirable card of the ten-time All-Star and Hall of Fame inductee. Starting Bid $200
6208) 1956 Topps #196 Tom Poholsky - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6209) 1956 Topps #197 Granny Hamner - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6210) 1956 Topps #198 Ed Fitzgerald PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6211) 1956 Topps #199 Hank Thompson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6212) 1956 Topps #200 Bob Feller - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Feller rears back to throw a fiery fastball in the last regular issue Topps card of his Hall of Fame career. Just a touch off center, this striking example boasts sharp corners and an even glossy sheen fitting of its MINT 9 grade. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
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6213) 1956 Topps #201 Rip Repulski PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! .Repulski made the lone All-Star appearance of his career in 1956, following a hot start in the first half: he hit .335 with seven homers before the midsummer classic. Starting Bid $100
6214) 1956 Topps #202 Jim Hearn - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6215) 1956 Topps #203 Bill Tuttle - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6216) 1956 Topps #204 Art Swanson PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6217) 1956 Topps #205 Whitey Lockman - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6218) 1956 Topps #206 Erv Palica - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6219) 1956 Topps #207 Jim Small - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6220) 1956 Topps #208 Elston Howard - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! One of the great members of the Yankees dynasty, Howard slumped in his sophomore season: he hit .262 with just five home runs as a backup catcher-outfielder in 1956. He would emerge as an All-Star the next year, the first of nine consecutive seasons with that honor. Starting Bid $200
6221) 1956 Topps #209 Max Surkont PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6222) 1956 Topps #210 Mike Garcia PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A stellar card of the great Cleveland pitcher, who had twice been the American League’s ERA leader. Starting Bid $100
6223) 1956 Topps #211 Murry Dickson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6224) 1956 Topps #212 Johnny Temple - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Cincinnati’s popular leadoff man made his first All-Star game in 1956, a feat he would repeat five more times. Starting Bid $100
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6225) 1956 Topps #213 Tigers Team PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Picturing the 1955 Detroit Tigers, the highlight of this card is the young Al Kaline in the second row. A tough find in this high grade. Starting Bid $300
6226) 1956 Topps #214 Bob Rush - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100
6227) 1956 Topps #215 Tommy Byrne - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6228) 1956 Topps #216 Jerry Schoonmaker - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6229) 1956 Topps #217 Billy Klaus - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6230) 1956 Topps #218 Joe Nuxhall - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Beloved by Cincinnati’s fans, Nuxhall may be best remembered for being the youngest pitcher to ever appear in a Major League game. In 1956, he was named an All-Star for the second straight season and recorded 13 wins with a 3.72 ERA. Starting Bid $100
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6231) 1956 Topps #219 Lew Burdette PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only eighteen have been graded higher. Burdette was one of baseball’s top pitchers in 1956, going 1910 with a league-leading ERA of 2.70; he also recorded six shutouts to lead the Majors. Starting Bid $200
6232) 1956 Topps #220 Del Ennis - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Though better known for his bat than his glove, Ennis is shown making a leaping catch. He set the Phillies’ franchise record for career home runs in 1956, which stood until Mike Schmidt broke it in 1980. Starting Bid $100
6233) 1956 Topps #221 Bob Friend - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One year after leading the National League in ERA, the durable right-hander led the Majors in starts (42) and innings pitched (314.1) in 1956. Starting Bid $100
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6234) 1956 Topps #222 Dave Philley PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6235) 1956 Topps #223 Randy Jackson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6236) 1956 Topps #224 Bud Podbielan - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6237) 1956 Topps #225 Gil McDougald - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! The star infielder of the great 1950s Yankees teams, McDougald was a six-time All-Star and five-time World Series champ. Here, he is shown turning one of his trademark double plays: throughout his career, he led all American League infielders in double plays at three different positions—at third base (1952), at second base (1955), and shortstop (1957). Starting Bid $200
6238) 1956 Topps #226 Giants Team PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Depicting the 1955 New York Giants—including Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Leo Durocher, and Hoyt Wilhelm—this is one of the star-studded team cards of the 1956 Topps set. Like all team cards in the issue, the back offers a brief team history—making note of the immortal Christy Mathewson—team records, and the famously deep dimensions of their ballpark, the Polo Grounds. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
6239) 1956 Topps #227 Russ Meyer - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6240) 1956 Topps #228 Mickey Vernon - PSA MINT 9 Vernon made his sixth All-Star team in his first year in Boston, hitting .310 with 15 homers and 84 RBI. Starting Bid $100
6241) 1956 Topps #229 Harry Brecheen - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! After retiring from the mound with a career 133-92 record and 2.92 ERA, Breechen became one of the best pitching coaches in baseball. Guiding the Baltimore Orioles staff from 1954 to 1967, he trained many young pitchers including Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Steve Barber, Chuck Estrada, and Milt Pappas. Starting Bid $100
6242) 1956 Topps #230 Chico Carrasquel - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A four-time All-Star, Carrasquel was the first in a long line of Major League shortstops from Venezuela. Known for his excellent defense, he was also the first Latin American in MLB history to start in an All-Star Game. Starting Bid $100
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6243) 1956 Topps #231 Bob Hale - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6244) 1956 Topps #232 Toby Atwell PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6245) 1956 Topps #233 Carl Erskine - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A beloved member of the ‘55 World Series champs, Erskine threw one of his two career nohitters on May 12, 1956. Starting Bid $200
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6246) 1956 Topps #234 Pete Runnels PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! A skilled hitter, Runnels posted a .310 batting average in the 1956 season—the first time he exceeded the .300 mark. He would go on to be a two-time AL batting champ. Starting Bid $100
6247) 1956 Topps #235 Don Newcombe - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! In an exceedingly rare feat, Newcombe won the Cy Young Award and NL MVP in 1956, finishing the season with a 27-7 record and 3.06 ERA to go along with five complete game shutouts. Portraying him standing tall in his windup and featuring razor sharp edges, crisp corners, and brilliant colors, this is a fantastic MINT 9 example from Newcombe’s greatest season. Starting Bid $300
6248) 1956 Topps #236 Athletics Team - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Depicting the 1955 Athletics in their first year in Kansas City, this card is highlighted by Hall of Famers Enos Slaughter and Lou Boudreau, and one-time AL MVP Bobby Shantz. Starting Bid $300
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6249) 1956 Topps #237 Jose Valdivielso - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6250) 1956 Topps #238 Walt Dropo - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6251) 1956 Topps #239 Harry Simpson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Known as one of the best right field defenders in the American League, Simpson had the best season of his career in 1956—he made his only All-Star appearance and wrapped up the year with a .293 average, 21 homers, 105 RBI, and a league-leading 11 triples. Starting Bid $100
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6252) 1956 Topps #240 Whitey Ford - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Remembered for his pinpoint control and grace under pressure, Ford was the anchor of the great Yankees pitching staffs of the 1950s and 1960s. His 1956 season was one to remember, as he went 19-6, led the Majors in ERA (2.47), and took home his third of six World Series championships. With deep, vivid colors, excellent centering, and sharp edges and corners, this is a superior example of one of the top pitchers’ cards in the ‘56 Topps set. None have been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $500
6253) 1956 Topps #241 Don Mueller - PSA MINT 9 None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6254) 1956 Topps #242 Hershell Freeman - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of baseball’s early relievers, Freeman finished 47 games for the Reds in 1956, leading all of baseball in the category; he recorded 14 wins to 5 losses, and ranked 13th in the National League’s MVP voting for his efforts. Starting Bid $100
6255) 1956 Topps #243 Sherm Lollar PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of the best catchers in baseball throughout the 1950s, Lollar was a nine-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner. He hit a career-high .293 with 28 doubles in 1956. Starting Bid $100
6256) 1956 Topps #244 Bob Buhl - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! A consistent force in the middle of the Braves’ rotation, Buhl went 18-8 with a 3.32 ERA in 1956. Starting Bid $100
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6257) 1956 Topps #245 Billy Goodman - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! One of the most versatile players in baseball, Goodman saw action at every position in the Major Leagues except catcher and pitcher. Starting Bid $100
6258) 1956 Topps #246 Tom Gorman PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $100
6259) 1956 Topps #247 Bill Sarni - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6260) 1956 Topps #248 Bob Porterfield - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6261) 1956 Topps #249 Johnny Klippstein - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6262) 1956 Topps #250 Larry Doby - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! The 1956 season marked Doby’s first outside of Cleveland, having been traded to the Chicago White Sox in the off-season. Here, his portrait still has him in his Indians cap, but the batting stance pose in the background shows him in Chicago’s flannels. A perennial All-Star and two-time league leader in home runs, Doby had broken the American League’s color barrier in 1947, just months after Jackie Robinson did the same in the NL. Featuring nice edges, sharp corners, and vibrant imagery of the Hall of Fame outfielder, this is a stunning MINT 9 card with none graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300 92
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6263) 1956 Topps #251 Yankees Team - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Portraying the 1955 New York Yankees team, this Bronx Bombers lineup was one of the greatest in history. Among those pictured are Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto, Casey Stengel, Bill Dickey, and Don Larsen (spelled “Larson” on the card), who would throw a perfect game in the ‘56 World Series. Like all team cards in the issue, the back offers a brief team history—making note of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio—team records, and the dimensions of their famous ballpark, Yankee Stadium. A tough find in MINT condition, only one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $750
6264) 1956 Topps #252 Vernon Law PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Scarce in high grade examples, this is a great card of the Pirates pitcher who would later take home the 1960 Cy Young Award. Starting Bid $100
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6265) 1956 Topps #253 Irv Noren - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $300
6266) 1956 Topps #254 George Crowe PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6267) 1956 Topps #255 Bob Lemon PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! 1956 was the last great season of Lemon’s Hall of Fame career: he went 20-14 with a 3.03 ERA, finishing tenth in the voting for AL MVP. Starting Bid $200
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6268) 1956 Topps #256 Tom Hurd - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6269) 1956 Topps #257 Bobby Thomson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Five years removed from his ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World,’ Thomson is portrayed as a right-handed slugger on his 1956 Topps card. Despite batting just .235 in 1956, he still knocked 20 homers and drove in 74 runs. Starting Bid $300
6270) 1956 Topps #258 Art Ditmar - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: just six have been graded higher. It was feast or famine for Ditmar in 1956: he had the distinction of leading the Major Leagues in losses with 22, but did manage to throw two shutouts. His career turned around the next year, when he joined the Yankees dynasty. Starting Bid $100
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6271) 1956 Topps #259 Sam Jones - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Known as a hard, wild pitcher with a sweeping curveball, ‘Toothpick Sam’ led the National League in both walks and strikeouts three times: in 1955, 1956, and 1958. Starting Bid $100
6272) 1956 Topps #260 Pee Wee Reese - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher!
A ten-time All-Star who was strong at the plate and in the field, Reese may be best remembered for welcoming Jackie Robinson into the Dodgers’ infield. This action-packed card shows the airborne Reese turning a slick double-play at second base, while the portrait has him compassionately smiling in his Brooklyn cap. With sharp corners and very bold colors, this is a fabulous example of a classic card. None have earned a higher grade from PSA. Starting Bid $500
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6273) 1956 Topps #261 Bobby Shantz - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! The one-time AL MVP transitioned from the starting rotation to the bullpen in 1956, appearing in 45 games for the A’s. Starting Bid $100
6274) 1956 Topps #262 Howie Pollet PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A two-time NL ERA champion and threetime All-Star, Pollet retired after the 1956 season. Starting Bid $100
6275) 1956 Topps #263 Bob Miller - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6276) 1956 Topps #264 Ray Monzant PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6277) 1956 Topps #265 Sandy Consuegra - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6278) 1956 Topps #266 Don Ferrarese - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6279) 1956 Topps #267 Bob Nieman PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Nieman had a great year in 1956, hitting .320 with 14 home runs to finish seventh in the American League’s MVP vote. Starting Bid $100
6280) 1956 Topps #268 Dale Mitchell - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Despite being one of the best singles hitters of his era, Mitchell is best remembered for a singular moment in 1956—he struck out to end Don Larsen’s perfect game in Game 5 of the World Series. Pinch-hitting for Brooklyn pitcher Sal Maglie, Mitchell took a called third strike to end the only perfect game in Series history; as one of the game’s toughest hitters to strike out (he did so just 119 times in 4358 career regular-season plate appearances), Mitchell always maintained that the pitch should have been called a ball. In this card, Mitchell is shown in his Cleveland Indians cap, where he played all but the last three months of his career after his contract was purchased by Brooklyn. A superb and very scarce example in the MINT 9 grade. Starting Bid $500
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6281) 1956 Topps #269 Jack Meyer - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6282) 1956 Topps #270 Billy Loes - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6283) 1956 Topps #271 Foster Castleman - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $200
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6284) 1956 Topps #272 Danny O’Connell - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6285) 1956 Topps #273 Walker Cooper - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! An eight-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, Cooper was one of baseball’s best catchers in the 1940s. He played his first six seasons in St. Louis, then returned to finish out his career, retiring after the 1957 campaign. Starting Bid $100
6286) 1956 Topps #274 Frank Baumholtz - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6287) 1956 Topps #275 Jim Greengrass - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6288) 1956 Topps #276 George Zuverink - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Coming out of the Baltimore bullpen, Zuverink led the AL in saves with 16 in 1956. Starting Bid $100
6289) 1956 Topps #277 Daryl Spencer - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6290) 1956 Topps #278 Chet Nichols PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6291) 1956 Topps #279 Johnny Groth PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6292) 1956 Topps #280 Jim Gilliam - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! After taking Rookie of the Year honors in 1953, Gilliam made his first All-Star squad in 1956, hitting .300 and scoring 102 runs as the leadoff man for Brooklyn. Starting Bid $200
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6293) 1956 Topps #281 Art Houtteman - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6294) 1956 Topps #282 Warren Hacker - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6295) 1956 Topps #283 Hal Smith - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6296) 1956 Topps #284 Ike Delock - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6297) 1956 Topps #285 Eddie Miksis PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6298) 1956 Topps #286 Bill Wight - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6299) 1956 Topps #287 Bobby Adams - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6300) 1956 Topps #288 Bob Cerv - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Starting Bid $100
6301) 1956 Topps #289 Hal Jeffcoat - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A paratrooper during World War II, Jeffcoat received a Purple Heart after being wounded in action during the Italian Campaign. He began his baseball career as an outfielder (1948–1953), then reinvented himself as a pitcher (1954–1959). Starting Bid $100
6302) 1956 Topps #290 Curt Simmons - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6303) 1956 Topps #291 Frank Kellert - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6304) 1956 Topps #292 Luis Aparicio - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! ‘Little Louie’ burst onto the scene as the star shortstop of the White Sox in 1956, taking home Rookie of the Year honors after leading the league in stolen bases. Here, the smiling 22-year-old shows off the flashy defensive skills that would earn him nine Gold Gloves over the course of a lengthy career. With a pack-fresh, untouched appearance, this card is held back by slightly improper print registration. Only two have been graded higher by PSA. As the only Hall of Fame rookie card in the whole 1956 set, this is a particularly desirable card. Starting Bid $750
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6305) 1956 Topps #293 Stu Miller - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6306) 1956 Topps #294 Ernie Johnson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6307) 1956 Topps #295 Clem Labine PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! The great Dodgers reliever finished 47 games for the club in 1956, leading the Majors with 19 saves. He also made his first of two All-Star appearances. Starting Bid $200
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6308) 1956 Topps #296 Andy Seminick - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6309) 1956 Topps #297 Bob Skinner PSA GEM-MT 10 - Pop One, None Higher! Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. One of one in GEM MINT condition, supremely desirable as the single finest graded example of this card. Starting Bid $100
6310) 1956 Topps #298 Johnny Schmitz - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6311) 1956 Topps #299 Charley Neal PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $200
6312) 1956 Topps #300 Vic Wertz - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Wertz hit 32 home runs in 1956, second-best in the American League. Starting Bid $200
6313) 1956 Topps #301 Marv Grissom - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Grissom recorded a minuscule 1.56 ERA in 80.2 innings for the Giants in 1956, a reliable setup man for closer Hoyt Wilhelm. Starting Bid $100
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6314) 1956 Topps #302 Eddie Robinson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6315) 1956 Topps #303 Jim Dyck - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6316) 1956 Topps #304 Frank Malzone - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $200
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6317) 1956 Topps #305 Brooks Lawrence - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Lawrence made his lone All-Star team in 1956, going 19–10 with a 3.99 ERA in the best season of his career. Starting Bid $100
6318) 1956 Topps #306 Curt Roberts PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6319) 1956 Topps #307 Hoyt Wilhelm PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! One of baseball’s great early relievers, Wilhelm’s slow-moving knuckleball afforded him great longevity. He was the first pitcher to reach 200 saves, the first to appear in 1,000 games, and his 124 career wins in relief remains the Major League record. Starting Bid $200
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6320) 1956 Topps #308 Chuck Harmon - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6321) 1956 Topps #309 Don Blasingame - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6322) 1956 Topps #310 Steve Gromek - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6323) 1956 Topps #311 Hal Naragon PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6324) 1956 Topps #312 Andy Pafko PSA MINT 9 - Three Higher! Starting Bid $200
6325) 1956 Topps #313 Gene Stephens - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6326) 1956 Topps #314 Hobie Landrith - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6327) 1956 Topps #315 Milt Bolling - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6328) 1956 Topps #316 Jerry Coleman - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Coleman dramatically turns two for the ‘56 World Series champs. Starting Bid $200
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6329) 1956 Topps #317 Al Aber - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6330) 1956 Topps #318 Fred Hatfield PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6331) 1956 Topps #319 Jack Crimian PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6332) 1956 Topps #320 Joe Adcock - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! In one of his best offensive efforts, Milwaukee’s mighty first baseman slugged 38 homers, drove in 103 runs, and hit .291 in 1956. Starting Bid $200
6333) 1956 Topps #321 Jim Konstanty - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6334) 1956 Topps #322 Karl Olson - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6335) 1956 Topps #323 Willard Schmidt - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6336) 1956 Topps #324 Rocky Bridges - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6337) 1956 Topps #325 Don Liddle - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6338) 1956 Topps #326 Connie Johnson - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! After spending a decade as one of the best pitchers in the Negro Leagues, Johnson made his MLB debut for the White Sox in 1953. In 1956 he was traded to Baltimore, where he proved to be one of the league’s better strikeout pitchers. Starting Bid $200
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6339) 1956 Topps #327 Bob Wiesler - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6340) 1956 Topps #328 Preston Ward - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6341) 1956 Topps #329 Lou Berberet - PSA MINT 9 - Two Higher! Known as a very solid defensive catcher, Berberet is shown in front of the umpire in a home plate scene. Starting Bid $100
6342) 1956 Topps #330 Jim Busby - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6343) 1956 Topps #331 Dick Hall - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6344) 1956 Topps #332 Don Larsen - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Two years after leading the American League in losses, Don Larsen had his finest season. In his second year in the Yankees’ rotation, he went 11-5 with a 3.26 ERA. His most famous achievement came at the close of the season, when he threw a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series—the only no-hitter in Series history. Larsen needed just 97 pitches to finish the job. As the Topps card from the year of his unparalleled World Series perfect game, this is an ideal example in a high grade. Only one has been graded higher by PSA. Starting Bid $300
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6345) 1956 Topps #333 Rube Walker PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6346) 1956 Topps #334 Bob Miller - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6347) 1956 Topps #335 Don Hoak - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6348) 1956 Topps #336 Ellis Kinder - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
6349) 1956 Topps #337 Bobby Morgan - PSA MINT 9 - One Higher! Starting Bid $100
6350) 1956 Topps #338 Jim Delsing PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Starting Bid $100
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6351) 1956 Topps #339 Rance Pless PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. One of the few PSA NM-MT 8 cards offered as part of this set registry auction, it is still tough to beat: only eight have been graded higher. Starting Bid $300
6352) 1956 Topps #340 Mickey McDermott - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! A lanky lefty, McDermott joined the Yankees staff in 1956 for his only year in pinstripes. Like the first cards in vintage sets, last cards are also very difficult to find in high grades as they often saw heavy wear in the backs of shoe boxes or bound by rubber bands. With just six graded at this level by PSA, it is a rarity in the MINT 9 grade and none have been ranked higher. A tough last card with a pack-fresh appearance. Starting Bid $500
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6353) 1956 Topps Checklist 1/3 - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Checklists are among the toughest vintage cards to find in high grades—they were literally designed to be written on, and often discarded if not used. This was also the first year that checklists appeared in a set, making them something of a historical novelty. Starting Bid $200
6354) 1956 Topps Checklist 2/4 - PSA MINT 9 - None Higher! Checklists are among the toughest vintage cards to find in high grades—they were literally designed to be written on, and often discarded if not used. This was also the first year that checklists appeared in a set, making them something of a historical novelty. Starting Bid $200
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CONDITIONS OF SALE ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund. 2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance,
ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twentyfour (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $2,500 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. 6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers
any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $2,500 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com.
Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the
purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 Off-Site Bidding Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. 11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. 11.7 Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. 11.10 Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. 11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. 11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifi-
cally, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 Firearms RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Section 15 Unauthorized Statements Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions
of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID.
16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 RR Auction’s Additional Services For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to
be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer. Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
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