1974 Topps Tommy Harper #455
Tommy Harper · Topps · Base
Player
Tommy Harper
Set
1974 Topps Base
Year
1974
Card #
#455
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant left-to-right centering bias (approx 80/20). Corners show visible rounding and softness, particularly on the top-left and bottom-left. The pink and yellow portions exhibit some surface wear and minor edge chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Tommy Harper was a solid player but is not a Hall of Famer, and this is a high-volume base card. Demand is limited to team set collectors or 1974 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12; PSA 4: $12-18; PSA 5: $20-25 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value for this specific player/condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 9 examples can reach $50+, but this specific card's condition precludes that premium.
Description
A vintage 1974 Topps flagship card featuring Tommy Harper of the Boston Red Sox. This card features the iconic 1974 design with a pink top border and yellow bottom border. The player is shown in a portrait shot wearing his Red Sox home jersey and cap, with a facsimile autograph printed across the image. A baseball graphic in the bottom right corner identifies his position as Outfield.
Key Features
Classic 1974 Topps design; notable 1970s Red Sox player; facsimile signature; part of a highly collected vintage set known for 'Washington Nat\'l' variations (though this is a standard card).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock shows appropriate age-related toning; the print dot pattern (rosette) is consistent with 1970s Topps lithography; no signs of modern reproduction or trimming. This card is rarely counterfeited due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Heavy left-to-right centering issues (misaligned toward the left); visible corner wear and rounding on all four corners; minor surface scuffing on the pink border; possible slight edge chipping on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari; individual sale at a local card show in a 'dollar bin'; or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox' and '1974 Topps Set Filler'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.