1965 Topps Adolfo Phillips #573
Adolfo Phillips · Topps · Base / High Number Short Print
Player
Adolfo Phillips
Set
1965 Topps
Year
1965
Card #
573
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Significant centering issues (heavy left bias), corner rounding, and visible edge wear/chipping in the bottom right corner.
Category
Base / High Number Short Print
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High-number collectors for the 1965 set are active, though this card’s condition limits it to 'filler' status for budget-conscious set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $45-60, PSA 4: $80-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card in similar VG/EX condition range from $15 to $30. Higher grade (PSA 7+) examples can exceed $300, but low-grade copies are stable in the $15-25 range.
Description
This is a vintage 1965 Topps Adolfo Phillips card, number 573. A key 'high number' series card from the iconic 1965 set. It features a portrait of Phillips in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform with a classic wooden bat over his shoulder. The card features the signature 1965 diagonal team name banner in the top left and a clean grey name bar at the bottom.
Key Features
High Number Series: Cards #507-591 in the 1965 set were produced in lower quantities and are significantly more valuable than common cards from earlier series. Adolfo Phillips had a notable career, primarily with the Cubs.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock aging, print halftone pattern, and specific 'high number' Series 7 characteristics match 1965 Topps production. Not a commonly counterfeited card, though worth checking for trimming on edges.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (approx 80/20 or worse). Visible rounding on all four corners. Notable paper chipping and wear on the bottom right corner edge. Surface appears to have minor staining or foxing near the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card. It will reach the widest audience of vintage set builders who are looking for specific high-number replacements.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value increase due to the centering and corner wear. List it as '1965 Topps Adolfo Phillips #573 High Number' and provide clear photos of the back to show the statistics.