1965 Topps Camilo Pascual #485
Camilo Pascual · Topps · Base
Player
Camilo Pascual
Set
1965 Topps Base
Year
1965
Card #
485
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) or Authentic/Altered. The card exhibits severe surface wrinkling, multiple deep creases throughout the image, heavy edge wear with fraying, and significant paper loss on the right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Pascual is a respected vintage player, collectors typically seek cards in this condition only for 'filler' spots in low-grade complete sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $20-25, PSA 3: $30-35. Grading this specific card is not recommended as grading fees will far exceed the card's value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1965 Pascual cards in mid-grade (EX/MT) range from $15-$25. Poor/Fair copies like this one typically sell for under $3 or are sold in larger vintage lots.
Description
This 1965 Topps card features the legendary Minnesota Twins/Cincinnati Reds pitcher Camilo Pascual. The card displays the classic 1965 design with the player name in script and the team name 'REDS' in a blue banner at the top right. Despite the heavy surface wear, it represents a piece of mid-60s baseball history from an era where Pascual was one of the most dominant curveball pitchers in the game.
Key Features
Features a 7-time All-Star; iconic 1965 Topps design; high card number (#485) often more difficult to find than low-series cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The wear pattern is consistent with vintage cardboard aging; the lithograph dot pattern visible under magnification matches 1960s Topps printing standards; no 'reprint' marks present.
Flaws to Note
Heavy spider-web creasing across the face; major paper loss/tear on the center-right border; rounded and frayed corners; significant surface wear; potential moisture damage visible in the texture of the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' - Plain White Envelope auction) or a local card shop's bulk/bargain bin.
Selling Tips
List as a 'set filler' or 'fair/poor' condition card. Do not spend money on grading. Take a clear photo of the back to show the statistics and bio are still legible. Use '1965 Topps Camilo Pascual #485 Reds' for the title.