The 1956 Topps Baseball card set consisted of 340 baseball cards that measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" The following year in 1957 the Topps baseball card measured 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" These cards are smaller than the Topps baseball cards made from 1952- 1956, and are the size of the baseball cards made today. Most modern sports cards measure 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and is referred to as "Standard Size".
No. Bowman did not issue baseball cards in 1956, when Topps purchased the company and ended their rivalry in the sports card market. In 1989, Topps once again began production of cards with the Bowman name.
Topps created the refractor sets, and also releases the Refractor cards under the Bowman name, which Topps owns. In 1956 Topps purchased the Bowman company and ended their rivalry in the sports card market. In 1989, Topps once again began production of cards with the Bowman name.
As far as I can tell if this card is 1956 topps card 12 it would be worth $5.00 in new mint condition
There were no Topps cards made for Mickey Mantle in 1954, and 1955 because Bowman had an exclusive baseball card contract with Mickey Mantle. In 1956 Topps purchased the Bowman company and ended their rivalry in the sports card market. In 1989, Topps once again began production of cards with the Bowman name.
Hank Aaron was a right handed batter and with the exception of the 1957 Topps error card, he is pictured batting right handed on every card. You have to be more specific to the year, company, and number of the card you are looking for a value on.
The card you are describing sounds like the 1957 Topps card #407, and not a Bowman card. Bowman did not issue cards in 1956 or 1957. Topps bought the company in 1955.A 1957 Topps card #407 has a book value of about $600. in excellent-Near/mint condition. The Card features Mickey Mantle (left), and Yogi Berra (right) standing at the foot of the dougout holding bats on their shoulders. The card is titled on the bottom "Yankee Power Hitters"
* A 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card #135 has a book value of about $1,500.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Yogi Berra baseball card #110 has a book value of about $250.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Phil Rizzuto baseball card #113 has a book value of about $100.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Tommy Byrnebaseball card # 215 has a book value of about $20.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Joe Collins baseball card # 21 has a book value of about $15.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Johnny Kucks baseball card # 88 has a book value of about $15.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Bob Grim baseball card # 52 has a book value of about $15.00 in near/mint -mint condition. * A 1956 Topps Eddie Robinsonbaseball card # 302 has a book value of about $12.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
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1956 Topps baseball cardsThe 1956 Topps baseball card set consisted of 340 baseball cards that measure 2-5/8" by 3-3/4" These cards are larger than the 2-1/2" by 3-1/2 standard size cards of today.For more information, and a complet checklist of 1956 Topps baseballs cards see Related Links below.
1956 Topps Harmon Killebrew card number 164A 1956 Topps Harmon Killebrew card number 164 has a book value of about $100.00 in Near Mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
The 1996 Topps Mantle Finest Refractors reads on the back: "Mickey Mantle Commemorative set card # of 19" it also has a copyright 1996 the Topps company inc. The other 1996 Topps cards have a set logo on the front. The 1991 Topps Archives reads archives on the back.
1956 Topps Elston Howard baseball card number 208A 1956 Topps Elston Howard baseball card number 208 has a book value of about $60.00 in Near Mint - Mint condition and $15.00 - $30.00 in Very Good - Excellent condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.