1953 Topps Fighting Marines Near Complete Set

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EX/MT - 6

EXCELLENT/MINT
Item #5682122
 $780  $663

Set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 70
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 5.78 - EX/MT
Average Grade - Unweighted 5.29 - EX+
Grade Breakdown
8 - NM/MT 1
7 - NM 12
6 - EX/MT 17
5 - EX 16
4 - VG/EX 24
Price If Purchased Separately $985.90

Purchased separately the cards in this set have a break-up value of $985.90.

This almost complete set contains 70 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

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The 1953 Topps Fighting Marines set (R709-1) consists of 96 cards total, and this Near Complete Set contains many of those cards, each measuring 2 1/16" by 2 15/16".  The cards were originally issued as singles and in panels of two, leaving some of the cards with four nubs on one side where it was previously attached to another card.  

The cards are arranged both vertically and horizontally, some use photos while other cards have detailed paintings and illustrations.  Fronts depict either action photos of training or artwork of key events in Marine history.  Card fronts also feature patriotic red, white, and blue borders.  Card backs offer lengthy write-ups that match up with the depiction on the front.  

The set is broken down into five different subsets:  Marines in Training (#1-23), Marines in the Pacific (#24-48), Marine Heroes (#49-70), History of the Marines (#71-90), and Marine Uniforms (#91-96).  


For the exact cards contained in this set, as well as a front and back scan of each card, please see the description below.

This almost complete set contains 70 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

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EX - 5

EXCELLENT
Item #4788776
 $650  $553

Set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 84
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 4.77 - EX
Average Grade - Unweighted 4.41 - VG/EX+
Grade Breakdown
7 - NM 2
6 - EX/MT 10
5 - EX 24
4 - VG/EX 37
3 - VG 7
2.5 - GD+ 1
2 - GOOD 1
1.5 - FAIR 2
Price If Purchased Separately $819.54

Purchased separately the cards in this set have a break-up value of $819.54.

This almost complete set contains 84 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

This set does not include the following cards: #19 Automatic Rifle, #23 Light Machine Guns, #26 Scouting The Beach, #39 Down They Go, #43 Iwo Jima, #44 Marine Fighter, #46 Attack From The Skies, #48 Lowering Bomb, #59 Bare-Handed Attack, #71 From The Halls Of Montezuma, #84 Sumatra, #96 World War I

Dean's Cards offers a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee on all purchases. Just contact us within 10 days of the purchase date and we will refund your money or, when possible, replace the cards.

The 1953 Topps Fighting Marines set (R709-1) consists of 96 cards total, and this Near Complete Set contains many of those cards, each measuring 2 1/16" by 2 15/16".  The cards were originally issued as singles and in panels of two, leaving some of the cards with four nubs on one side where it was previously attached to another card.  

The cards are arranged both vertically and horizontally, some use photos while other cards have detailed paintings and illustrations.  Fronts depict either action photos of training or artwork of key events in Marine history.  Card fronts also feature patriotic red, white, and blue borders.  Card backs offer lengthy write-ups that match up with the depiction on the front.  

The set is broken down into five different subsets:  Marines in Training (#1-23), Marines in the Pacific (#24-48), Marine Heroes (#49-70), History of the Marines (#71-90), and Marine Uniforms (#91-96).  


For the exact cards contained in this set, as well as a front and back scan of each card, please see the description below.

This almost complete set contains 84 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

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VG/EX - 4

VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT
Item #4788775
 $510  $434

Set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 84
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 4.11 - VG/EX
Average Grade - Unweighted 3.77 - VG/EX
Grade Breakdown
6 - EX/MT 2
5 - EX 11
4 - VG/EX 48
3 - VG 14
2.5 - GD+ 2
2 - GOOD 3
1.5 - FAIR 2
1 - POOR 2
Price If Purchased Separately $639.48

Purchased separately the cards in this set have a break-up value of $639.48.

This almost complete set contains 84 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

This set does not include the following cards: #19 Automatic Rifle, #23 Light Machine Guns, #26 Scouting The Beach, #39 Down They Go, #43 Iwo Jima, #44 Marine Fighter, #46 Attack From The Skies, #48 Lowering Bomb, #59 Bare-Handed Attack, #71 From The Halls Of Montezuma, #84 Sumatra, #96 World War I

Dean's Cards offers a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee on all purchases. Just contact us within 10 days of the purchase date and we will refund your money or, when possible, replace the cards.

The 1953 Topps Fighting Marines set (R709-1) consists of 96 cards total, and this Near Complete Set contains many of those cards, each measuring 2 1/16" by 2 15/16".  The cards were originally issued as singles and in panels of two, leaving some of the cards with four nubs on one side where it was previously attached to another card.  

The cards are arranged both vertically and horizontally, some use photos while other cards have detailed paintings and illustrations.  Fronts depict either action photos of training or artwork of key events in Marine history.  Card fronts also feature patriotic red, white, and blue borders.  Card backs offer lengthy write-ups that match up with the depiction on the front.  

The set is broken down into five different subsets:  Marines in Training (#1-23), Marines in the Pacific (#24-48), Marine Heroes (#49-70), History of the Marines (#71-90), and Marine Uniforms (#91-96).  


For the exact cards contained in this set, as well as a front and back scan of each card, please see the description below.

This almost complete set contains 84 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

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VG+ - 3.5

VERY GOOD+
Item #4788774
 $370  $333

Set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 78
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 3.52 - VG+
Average Grade - Unweighted 3.12 - VG
Grade Breakdown
4 - VG/EX 30
3 - VG 30
2.5 - GD+ 2
2 - GOOD 11
1.5 - FAIR 3
1 - POOR 2
Price If Purchased Separately $468.28

Purchased separately the cards in this set have a break-up value of $468.28.

This almost complete set contains 78 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

This set does not include the following cards: #5 Bayonet Practice, #16 Woman Marine, #19 Automatic Rifle, #23 Light Machine Guns, #26 Scouting The Beach, #30 Paratrooper, #31 Jungle Wire, #38 Supplies For Battle, #39 Down They Go, #43 Iwo Jima, #44 Marine Fighter, #46 Attack From The Skies, #48 Lowering Bomb, #50 In The Face Of Death, #59 Bare-Handed Attack, #71 From The Halls Of Montezuma, #84 Sumatra, #96 World War I

Dean's Cards offers a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee on all purchases. Just contact us within 10 days of the purchase date and we will refund your money or, when possible, replace the cards.

The 1953 Topps Fighting Marines set (R709-1) consists of 96 cards total, and this Near Complete Set contains many of those cards, each measuring 2 1/16" by 2 15/16".  The cards were originally issued as singles and in panels of two, leaving some of the cards with four nubs on one side where it was previously attached to another card.  

The cards are arranged both vertically and horizontally, some use photos while other cards have detailed paintings and illustrations.  Fronts depict either action photos of training or artwork of key events in Marine history.  Card fronts also feature patriotic red, white, and blue borders.  Card backs offer lengthy write-ups that match up with the depiction on the front.  

The set is broken down into five different subsets:  Marines in Training (#1-23), Marines in the Pacific (#24-48), Marine Heroes (#49-70), History of the Marines (#71-90), and Marine Uniforms (#91-96).  


For the exact cards contained in this set, as well as a front and back scan of each card, please see the description below.

This almost complete set contains 78 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

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GD+ - 2.5

GOOD+
Item #6891849
 $125  $113

Set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 52
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 2.42 - GD+
Average Grade - Unweighted 2.07 - GOOD
Grade Breakdown
3 - VG 17
2.5 - GD+ 2
2 - GOOD 13
1.5 - FAIR 11
1 - POOR 9
Price If Purchased Separately $154.94

Purchased separately the cards in this set have a break-up value of $154.94.

This almost complete set contains 52 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

Dean's Cards offers a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee on all purchases. Just contact us within 10 days of the purchase date and we will refund your money or, when possible, replace the cards.

The 1953 Topps Fighting Marines set (R709-1) consists of 96 cards total, and this Near Complete Set contains many of those cards, each measuring 2 1/16" by 2 15/16".  The cards were originally issued as singles and in panels of two, leaving some of the cards with four nubs on one side where it was previously attached to another card.  

The cards are arranged both vertically and horizontally, some use photos while other cards have detailed paintings and illustrations.  Fronts depict either action photos of training or artwork of key events in Marine history.  Card fronts also feature patriotic red, white, and blue borders.  Card backs offer lengthy write-ups that match up with the depiction on the front.  

The set is broken down into five different subsets:  Marines in Training (#1-23), Marines in the Pacific (#24-48), Marine Heroes (#49-70), History of the Marines (#71-90), and Marine Uniforms (#91-96).  


For the exact cards contained in this set, as well as a front and back scan of each card, please see the description below.

This almost complete set contains 52 cards out of the possible 96 cards. This is not a complete set.

Show List of Items in Set

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