1960 Post Cereal Frank Baumann No. 34
Frank Baumann · Post Cereal · Regional/Food Issue Cereal Box Hand-Cut
Player
Frank Baumann
Set
1960 Post Cereal Baseball Stars (Box Cut Outs)
Year
1960
Card #
34
Condition Grade
Authentic (Hand-Cut). Estimated grade if submitted: PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Centering is decent for a hand-cut card; corners show softening and minor rounding. Surface appears clean but edges are manually trimmed.
Category
Regional/Food Issue Cereal Box Hand-Cut
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from set builders and White Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $30-45, PSA 5: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost often exceeds the value of this specific common player)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1960 Post commons in similar condition range from $3 to $10. Graded mid-tier examples of common players in this set typically sell for $20-$40.
Description
This is a vintage 1960 Post Cereal Baseball Star Card #34 featuring Chicago White Sox pitcher Frank Baumann. This card was originally part of a cereal box and was required to be manually cut by the consumer. It features a portrait photo of Baumann in his White Sox cap on the left, with biographical information and his 1960 Major League Pitching Record on the right. The design is unique to the Post Cereal early 60s issues, characterized by the red stars and yellow stat box.
Key Features
Early 1960s food issue; unique hand-cut vintage piece; features Frank Baumann during his tenure with the White Sox following his 1960 ERA-leading season.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock displays correct pulp fibers for 1960s cereal boxes. The halftone printing dot pattern in the photo is consistent with Post production. These are rarely counterfeited as they are low-value commons.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut edges (inherent to the issue), softening of all four corners, slightly uneven trimming on the right border, and typical age-related card stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform, specifically listed under 'Vintage Sports Cards' or 'Post Cereal Baseball.' Local card shows in the Chicago area may have team collectors interested.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will likely be double the card's market value. List it as '1960 Post Cereal Frank Baumann #34 White Sox Hand Cut'. Use a clear photo against a black background to show edge quality. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.