Auction #16 - February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2024
Bob Lemke spent 30 years in sportscards publishing, as an editor and graphics artist. He conceived the
notion of creating fantasy nonsports cards which would replicate the look and feel of actual 1950s Topps
series, but would add subject matter notoriously missing from the original. Bob issued dozens of these
cards, which, because of his skills, are virtually indistinguishable from the appearance of the original
issue. Sadly, Bob died several years ago, but his spectacular contribution to the hobby lives after him.
You can still visit his blog at https://boblemke.blogspot.com/.
We all know that the 1956 Topps “Flags of
the World” series ended at card #80, but this lot contains card #89, one of Bob’s creations. It features the
flag of the Vatican. Perfect centering, NM-MT grade, and oh so much fun!
1956 Topps “Flags of the World” #89 The Vatican NM-MT ***LEMKE CARD***
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