1954 Topps Jim Delsing #191
Jim Delsing (James H. Delsing) · Topps · Base / Vintage
Player
Jim Delsing (James H. Delsing)
Set
1954 Topps Baseball
Year
1954
Card #
#191
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is slightly off to the top-right. Corners show significant rounding especially visible on the bottom right. Surface has some visible print snow in the red background and minor edge chipping/wear.
Category
Base / Vintage
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Common 1954 Topps cards have steady demand from set builders, but Jim Delsing is not a star player, limiting high-end premium bidding.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition range from $6 to $11. A PSA 4 recently sold for roughly $40, while a PSA 1 (Poor) sold for under $5.
Description
A classic 1954 Topps baseball card featuring Washington Senators outfielder Jim Delsing. The card features the era's signature dual-image design with a large colorized headshot and a facsimile signature over a vibrant red background. The bottom left features the iconic Washington Senators 'W' logo.
Key Features
Vintage 1950s Topps design; High number series (though not as rare as later year high numbers); Cross-collector interest for St. Louis Browns/Washington Senators fans; Features the facsimile autograph characteristic of the 1954 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. The 'half-tone' printing pattern in the photo and the specific bleed of the red ink into the white borders are consistent with authentic 1954 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners on all four edges; clear whitening on the bottom right corner; edge wear along the bottom white border; centering is shifted approximately 65/35 toward the top-right; light surface mottling in the red areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as it attracts the largest pool of vintage set builders. For a card of this value, a local card shop might only offer $2-3 credit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) would exceeds the market value of the card at a PSA 3 level. List as '1954 Topps Jim Delsing #191 VG' and use clear, high-resolution photos of the front and back against a dark background to show edge quality.