Collect A Card Appraisal

1993 Collect-a-Card American Bandstand 'The Turtles' Trading Card #22

This is a vintage trading card featuring the 1960s pop-rock band The Turtles, part of the 1993 American Bandstand commemorative set. The card measures standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is constructed from cardstock with a glossy finish. The front features a black-and-white promotional photograph of the five band members (Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, and others) posing on an outdoor stone staircase. The image is bordered by a light blue frame with a red outer pin-stripe. The 'American Bandstand' logo is printed in a stylized red script at the top. In the bottom left corner is a stylized 'AB' logo, and in the bottom right is a red and blue flag-like emblem. The band's name, 'The Turtles,' is printed in yellow at the center bottom. The card appears to be in Excellent to Near-Mint condition, housed in a protective plastic binder leaf. The edges and corners show minimal wear, and the color registration on the borders is crisp with no visible fading. The black border is deep and uniform, which is a key quality indicator as black borders are prone to showing chipping. This card serves as a nostalgic piece of music memorabilia from a set that documented the history of Dick Clark's iconic television show.