1955 Topps Al Kaline #4
Al Kaline · Topps · Base
Player
Al Kaline
Set
1955 Topps Baseball
Year
1955
Card #
4
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) estimated due to rounded corners, edge wear, and visible surface wear inside the holder
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Vintage Hall of Famer cards, especially from iconic sets like 1955 Topps, always maintain healthy collector demand and steady market interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $250
Graded Value
PSA 2: $75-125, PSA 3: $150-250, PSA 4: $300-450
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1955 Topps Al Kaline #4 in PSA 3 condition range from $150 to $220, while PSA 4 examples generally achieve between $300 and $425 depending on eye appeal and centering.
Description
Vintage 1955 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers. The card features a classic horizontal design with a large portrait of Kaline on the right and a full-body action photo on a red background at the bottom left, accompanied by the Detroit Tigers team logo. The reverse is not visible in the image provided.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1955 Topps vintage horizontal design, early career card (second-year card following his 1954 rookie), highly collectible vintage Detroit Tigers star.
Authenticity Indicators
Color saturation, font style, and card dimensions appear consistent with original 1955 Topps production. However, vintage cards from this era are frequently counterfeited; professional authentication via grading is recommended to verify card stock and print patterns.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner rounding, edge wear along the borders, minor surface scuffing on the top loader, and typical vintage centering variance. No major creases are immediately apparent from the angle, but thorough inspection out of the holder is recommended.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, specialized vintage auction houses such as Heritage Auctions or Goldin, or high-end Facebook vintage card groups.
Selling Tips
Submit the card for professional grading with PSA or SGC before selling to maximize buyer confidence and return. Ensure high-resolution photos of both front and back out of the holder (if safely possible) are taken against a neutral background. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, sandwiched between cardboard, and placed inside a bubble mailer with tracking and insurance.