1991 Perez-Steele Celebration Cal Ripken Jr. #40
Cal Ripken Jr. · Perez-Steele Hall of Fame · Art Card / Limited Edition
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
Perez-Steele Celebration
Year
1991
Card #
40
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent (Estimated). Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom; corners show minor softening due to lack of protection; edges appear clean but the card is being held by fingers which risks surface oils.
Category
Art Card / Limited Edition
Manufacturer
Perez-Steele Hall of Fame
Demand Level
Moderate. Cal Ripken Jr. has a dedicated 'player collector' base, and Perez-Steele sets are niche but consistently sought after by Hall of Fame completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-40, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $250-300+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for the Ripken #40 typically fall between $8 and $12. High-grade PSA 10 examples are rare for this set and can command significantly higher premiums from registry collectors.
Description
This is a classic 1991 Perez-Steele Celebration art card featuring Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. The card features a stunning painted portrait of Ripken in his Orioles warm-up jacket and cap, rendered in the iconic Dick Perez style. The card is printed on premium heavy matte cardstock with a classic white border, designed to mimic vintage postcard-style collectibles.
Key Features
Features artwork by renowned sports artist Dick Perez; Cal Ripken Jr. is a first-ballot Hall of Famer; The set is widely respected for its high-quality production and aesthetic appeal among high-end vintage-style collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Perez-Steele' signature in the artwork and the specific paper stock texture are difficult to replicate. Common for these to be serial numbered on the reverse out of 10,000.
Flaws to Note
Visible handling without a penny sleeve or top loader can cause surface issues; centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom; minor corner wear is typical for this thicker matte stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Ripken collectors. COMC is also a great option for fixed-price long-term sales.
Selling Tips
Do not handle the surface with bare hands to avoid stains on the matte paper. Place it in a thick-point penny sleeve and top loader immediately. Use high-resolution scans rather than cell phone photos to show the clean edges of the art.