Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2025
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2025
“If there is a worse place than Hell, I am in it.” These apropo words spoken by Abraham Lincoln regarding the greatest domestic conflict in American history exemplify his internal strife at attempting to keep the union together. Produced a century after the war, we offer a complete set of 1962 Topps Civil War News cards, along with 13 extras and card #88 checklist graded NM 7 by PSA. Featuring 88 attractive and well designed cards depicting the horrors and humanity of the war, the average for condition is G to VG, with most cards showing corner wear, with a number of cards sporting creases. Some of the more celebrated cards include #1 Angry man F to G- (2 creases), #2 Jefferson Davis G to G+ (off centered with corner wear), #7 Death at Sea Ex to EX/MT (off centered on the reverse), #38 General Grant G to G (off centered with corner wear) and #39 General Lee POOR (worn #39 on the reverse with heavy creasing). In the group of 13 extras, there is a marked checklist.
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