1953 Topps Clem Labine #190
Clem Labine · Topps · Base / Vintage
Player
Clem Labine
Set
1953 Topps Baseball
Year
1953
Card #
#190
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG-HC) - Authentic/Hand-Cut Estimate
Category
Base / Vintage
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Vintage 1953 Topps is one of the most collected sets in history due to its artistic beauty.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40-$100 (Dependent on authenticity/dimensions)
Graded Value
PSA 2: $60-$80; PSA 3: $120-$160; PSA 4: $200-$250
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 sales have settled between $130 and $150. Raw copies with heavy wear typically sell for $45-$75.
Description
An iconic 1953 Topps Clem Labine #190 featuring the legendary painted art style of the era. The card showcases Labine in his Brooklyn Dodgers uniform (though he is shown with a Giants-style 'SF' logo or similar art variations in some lighting, this is the classic Labine Topps portrait). This oversized vintage card is a cornerstone of the 'Golden Age' of collecting.
Key Features
High-number series scarcity, original painted artwork by Synergy, and Dodgers franchise history significance.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: Medium-High. The card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. However, this specific specimen appears significantly oversized compared to the standard 2-5/8 by 3-3/4 inches, which may suggest a reproduction or an uncut sheet fragment.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom edge wear and potential hand-cutting evidence. Centering is shifted heavily to the top/left. Surface shows some color loss on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card's current condition to reach the widest audience of vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card yet; the bottom edge looks irregular and may receive an 'Authentic Altered' designation if the factory dimensions are off. Take clear photos of the back and provide a measurement scale to prove dimensions.