1961 Post Cereal Larry Jackson #174
Larry Jackson · Post Cereal · Base / Cereal Box Issue
Player
Larry Jackson
Set
1961 Post Cereal Baseball
Year
1961
Card #
#174
Condition Grade
Authentic (Hand-Cut). Estimated technical grade: PSA 3-4 (VG-EX) equivalent based on centering and edges.
Category
Base / Cereal Box Issue
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Moderate. Collectors of team sets (Cardinals) and vintage food/non-Topps issues maintain steady interest in this set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $30-45, PSA 5: $60+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sold between $4 and $10. Graded copies of common players from this set in mid-grades (PSA 4-5) generally sell for $30-$50.
Description
This is a 1961 Post Cereal Larry Jackson card, originally distributed on the back of cereal boxes. The card features a color portrait of the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher on the left and his career statistics and biographical information on the right. This specimen has been hand-cut from the original packaging, retaining its full borders and clear black frame lines, which is highly desirable for this specific set.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s regional/food issue; includes detailed 1960 and career pitching stats; features Larry Jackson in a classic St. Louis Cardinals uniform; difficult to find with clean hand-cuts.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardboard stock for 1961 Post issues (brownish-gray pulp reverse). Correct typography and 1960 stat lines. No evidence of modern reproduction printing (dot matrix) visible.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut edges are slightly uneven, typical for this issue. There is minor corner softening visible on the top right. Minor surface wear and typical cardboard toning from the cereal box stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, as it reaches a wide audience of vintage oddball collectors. Post Cereal cards also perform well in specialized vintage Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you believe the card is a high-grade specimen (sharp corners/perfect cuts), as grading fees will exceed the value. List as '1961 Post Cereal Larry Jackson Cardinals Hand Cut'. Provide a clear photo of the back to show the clean cardboard state.