1972 Topps Baseball Checklist #52 (Series 1 & 2 Special Cards)

This is a 1972 Topps baseball card checklist, specifically card number 52, which features an advertisement for 'Special Cards' including League Leaders and World Series highlights. The card is printed on standard cardboard stock of the era, measuring the traditional 2.5 by 3.5 inches. The reverse-style design shown features a three-tone color scheme of orange, black, and white. There is a prominent orange background with black text and illustrations of other card sub-sets, specifically referencing '1971 Pitching' leaders and '1971 World Series & Play-Off Game Cards.' Hand-drawn style illustrations depict a pitcher and a batter in Yankees attire. Notable manufacturing markings include '© T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' along the left edge. The card displays moderate condition issues consistent with its age, including softening and slight fraying at the corners, particularly the top-left and bottom-left. The centering appears slightly off-top to bottom, with narrower white borders at the top. There is evidence of mild surface wear and slight foxing or browning on the white borders, typical for this vintage card stock. No major creases or staining are visible in the provided view, though the edges show slight chipping. This card represents a key piece of the 1972 Topps high-number set era, often collected for its unique '70s psychedelic graphic style on the obverse (not pictured) and informative advertisements on the reverse.