1991 Topps Archives 1953 Series New York Yankees Team Card #81
New York Yankees Team (includes Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, etc. in collage) · Topps · Insert / Reproduction (Base)
Player
New York Yankees Team (includes Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, etc. in collage)
Set
1991 Topps Archives 1953 Series
Year
1991
Card #
81
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is slightly bias toward the right. Corners appear sharp but showed slight signs of handling. Surface is clean with no visible wax or gum stains.
Category
Insert / Reproduction (Base)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Yankees and 1953 designs are popular, the 1991 Archives set was mass-produced during the junk wax era, making raw copies extremely common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have sold for approximately $35-40 in recent months.
Description
This 1991 Topps Archives card recreates the iconic 1953 Topps design. It features a beautiful artistic collage of the New York Yankees, including Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel and various players in action poses surrounding a classic rendering of Yankee Stadium. The back contains historical team information and stats from the early 1950s.
Key Features
Features the 1953 design aesthetic which is highly collectible. Includes silhouettes of legendary Yankees from the golden era. Part of the popular Archives set which allowed collectors to see the 1953 set for the first time in high-quality color after many years.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a 1991 reproduction of a 1953 design; the card stock is white and glossy compared to the original 1953 grey/tan cardboard. The 1991 copyright on the back confirms its identity.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-to-left centering shift on the front border. Minor edge whitening on the reverse and possible micro-chipping on the black borders of the 1953 design style.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is also a great candidate for 'Dime Boxes' at local card shows or as a 'filler' card to complete a set on Sportlots.
Selling Tips
It is generally not worth the cost of grading unless you are certain it will return a PSA 10. List with keywords '1953 design' and 'Mickey Mantle era' to attract team collectors. Combine with other 1991 Archives Yankees to increase sale value.