1962 Topps Babe Ruth All-Time Record Holder #139
Babe Ruth · Topps · Insert
Player
Babe Ruth
Set
1962 Topps Baseball Topps Collectors' Series
Year
1962
Card #
139
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT)
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 5: $25-40, PSA 6: $40-60, PSA 7: $80-120
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1962 Topps Babe Ruth #139 in PSA 6 condition typically range between $45 and $65 on eBay, while raw copies in similar visual condition generally sell between $20 and $35 depending on precise eye appeal.
Description
This is a vintage 1962 Topps Babe Ruth All-Time Record Holder card, featuring a classic sepia/color-tinted action shot of the legendary New York Yankees slugger following through on his swing. The image is framed by a distinct simulated wood-grain border characteristic of the 1962 Topps set, with 'TOPPS COLLECTORS' SERIES' at the top and 'ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDER' just above the bright yellow nameplate displaying 'BABE RUTH NEW YORK YANKEES'. The card back features career retrospective details celebrating his monumental records.
Key Features
Features the iconic Babe Ruth, part of the popular 1962 Topps subset commemorating baseball greats, highly collectible vintage issue, vintage wood-grain design.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock has traditional vintage cardboard texture and thickness. Colors and registration match authentic 1962 Topps printing characteristics. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias toward the right edge, minor corner softening visible on the top-left and bottom-left, standard light surface wear consistent with age, but no major creases or paper loss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialized vintage Facebook groups
Selling Tips
Handle with a penny sleeve and top loader. Take high-resolution photos of both front and back under natural light to highlight corners and surface condition clearly. Price competitively based on recent comparable sales for mid-grade vintage cards.