Auction Name: 2026 March 19 Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Extended Bidding Auction

Lot Number: 73045

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Vintage Trading Card Assortment - 1938 Player's Zoo Babies (9 Cards) - 1956 Topps U. S. Presidents (15 Cards) - 1957 Topps Target Moon (17 Cards) .
The 1938 Player's Zoo Babies card set is a charming pre-war British issue that reflects the era's fascination with wildlife presented in a lighthearted, family-friendly style. Featuring illustrated baby animals rendered with warmth and personality, the set emphasizes education and innocence rather than spectacle. Issued by Player's Cigarettes, the cards were distributed as cigarette inserts, making high-grade survivors particularly scarce today. Collected for their artistry, early date, and cross-appeal to animal and tobacco card collectors, Zoo Babies stands as a delightful example of late-1930s non-sport ephemera.

The 1956 Topps U.S. Presidents card set is a classic educational release that presents a chronological overview of America's presidential history through bold portraits and concise biographical text. Issued in Topps' distinctive oversized format, the cards emphasize both visual impact and historical instruction, making them appealing to young collectors and classrooms alike. Produced during a period of heightened civic interest in American history, the set remains valued for its clean design, informative content, and enduring relevance. It continues to be a staple for collectors of political and educational non-sport cards.

The 1957 Topps Target: Moon card set is a forward-looking science fiction and space exploration release that captures Cold War-era fascination with rocketry and the coming Space Age. Issued in the same year as the launch of Sputnik, the set blends speculative space travel with emerging scientific concepts, presenting rockets, astronauts, and lunar missions through imaginative artwork. The cards reflect both optimism and competition surrounding space exploration in the late 1950s. Highly regarded for its historical context and visionary themes, Target: Moon remains a standout among vintage space and science non-sport card sets.

Offered here are 41d ungraded cards from the card releases:
1938 Player's Zoo Babies:
Includes cards 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 24.

1956 Topps U.S. Presidents:
Includes cards 2 (x2), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, and 33.

1957 Topps Target: Moon:
Includes cards 1, 2, 20, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 44, 46, 51, 61, 62, 64, 68, 69, and 72.

The ungraded cards exhibit moderate handling wear, including some softened or rounded corners and minor surface wear consistent with age. Some cards show centering variations, but overall image quality remains strong.

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