Card Collection Appraisal

Vintage Baseball Card Collection in Plastic Sleeves

This item is a collection of vintage baseball cards, displayed within a nine-pocket clear plastic protector sheet, commonly used for card storage and preservation. The sheet appears to be made of PVC or polypropylene, offering visibility to both the front and back of the cards. There are six cards visible on the front and three card reverses visible. The cards visible on the front include players such as 'Job Cerv', 'Al Smith', 'Steve Bilke', 'Tony Taylor', 'Walt 'Bok'' (likely Walt Dropo, given the era and common nickname 'Boko'), and 'Jose Valdivielso'. Another card featuring 'Whitey Lo' (likely Whitey Lockman) is also visible, but partially obstructed and upside down. The visible card reverses show typical statistics, biographical information, and potentially advertising from the era. Many of the cards feature vibrant, sometimes aged-looking, color illustrations or photographs against colored backgrounds (yellow, orange, pink). Several cards have small white adhesive price/information stickers on their fronts, suggesting they may have been purchased individually from a vendor or store. The condition of the cards varies, with some showing signs of wear consistent with their age, such as softened corners, minor creasing, and discoloration, particularly on the backs. The plastic sheet itself appears generally clear, but some light reflections are visible, making it difficult to assess its exact pristine condition. The cards appear to be from the mid-20th century, likely from the 1950s or early 1960s, given the player names and aesthetic style. The craftsmanship of the cards is typical of mass-produced sports memorabilia from that period, featuring relatively thin cardboard stock. There are no obvious major flaws like tears or extensive water damage, though a closer inspection would reveal more precise condition details.