Collection of Early 1990s Major League Baseball Trading Cards
Sports Memorabilia / Collectible Trading Cards

Collection of Early 1990s Major League Baseball Trading Cards

This is a rectangular collection of 16 vintage Major League Baseball trading cards, primarily from the 1990 and 1991 seasons. The lot features two prominent brands: Topps and Donruss. The top-left corner includes two 1990 Donruss cards characterized by their vibrant green borders and 'Diamond Kings' or 'Rated Rookie' style logos, featuring Steve Carter and Tim McIntosh. The remaining 14 cards are from the 1991 Topps set, which is identifiable by its white cardstock borders and internal colored piping (thin red and blue lines) surrounding the player photographs. Notable players in this grouping include Reggie Jefferson, Greg Myers, Dave West, and Mike Jackson. Each card measures the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on typical cardboard stock of the era. Physically, the cards appear to be in 'raw' ungraded condition without protective sleeves. While the colors remain relatively crisp, there is visible evidence of corner softening and minor edge wear particularly on the Topps cards. The centering varies across the collection, a common factory manufacturing trait for early 90s mass-market produced cards. The collection represents the 'junk wax' era of sports card collecting, characterized by extremely high production volumes.

Estimated Value

$1.00 - $3.00

Basic Information

Category

Sports Memorabilia / Collectible Trading Cards

Appraised On

March 16, 2026

Estimated Value

$1.00 - $3.00

Item Description

This is a rectangular collection of 16 vintage Major League Baseball trading cards, primarily from the 1990 and 1991 seasons. The lot features two prominent brands: Topps and Donruss. The top-left corner includes two 1990 Donruss cards characterized by their vibrant green borders and 'Diamond Kings' or 'Rated Rookie' style logos, featuring Steve Carter and Tim McIntosh. The remaining 14 cards are from the 1991 Topps set, which is identifiable by its white cardstock borders and internal colored piping (thin red and blue lines) surrounding the player photographs. Notable players in this grouping include Reggie Jefferson, Greg Myers, Dave West, and Mike Jackson. Each card measures the standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on typical cardboard stock of the era. Physically, the cards appear to be in 'raw' ungraded condition without protective sleeves. While the colors remain relatively crisp, there is visible evidence of corner softening and minor edge wear particularly on the Topps cards. The centering varies across the collection, a common factory manufacturing trait for early 90s mass-market produced cards. The collection represents the 'junk wax' era of sports card collecting, characterized by extremely high production volumes.

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