Assorted Graded Vintage Trading Cards - 1950 Topps Freedom's War (R709-2) 1 Card - 1956 Topps Elvis Presley (Bubbles, R710-1)...

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Assorted Graded Vintage Trading Cards - 1950 Topps Freedom's War (R709-2) 1 Card - 1956 Topps Elvis Presley (Bubbles, R710-1) (4 Cards) - 1965 Topps Battle: The Story of World War II (2 Cards) - 1965 Philadelphia Gum War Bulletin (2 Cards) - 1967 Topps Who Am I? (1 Card) .
The 1950 Topps Freedom's War (R709-2) set stands as one of the most ambitious and visually intense early Topps issues, depicting the unfolding events of World War II through dramatic painted artwork. Produced at the dawn of the Korean War and only five years removed from the end of WWII, the set reflects a raw, immediate perspective on global conflict, emphasizing battlefield action, military hardware, and pivotal moments from both the European and Pacific theaters. Its stark imagery and narrative-driven backs were designed to educate as well as captivate, making the set a powerful historical artifact and a cornerstone for collectors of war-themed cards.

The 1956 Topps Elvis Presley (Bubbles, R710-1) set captures the meteoric rise of Elvis at the precise moment he was transforming American popular culture. Issued with gum and packaged using distinctive bubble-style cello wrappers, the set features dynamic black-and-white photography showcasing Elvis's electrifying stage presence, expressive poses, and unmistakable charisma. With backs offering song titles, film references, and biographical notes, the cards chronicle the birth of rock-and-roll stardom. Highly condition-sensitive and perennially popular, the set remains one of the most iconic celebrity card issues of the postwar era.

The 1965 Topps Battle: The Story of World War II set presents a sweeping, cinematic overview of the conflict, combining bold painted artwork with a more polished, retrospective tone than earlier war issues. Released two decades after the war's end, the set reflects a maturing historical perspective, focusing on strategy, leadership, and key turning points rather than sheer combat intensity alone. Detailed card backs expand on the illustrated scenes with concise historical summaries, making the set both educational and visually engaging. Its scale, clarity, and production quality have secured its reputation as one of Topps' finest large-format war-themed releases.

The 1965 Philadelphia Gum War Bulletin set offers a distinctive international viewpoint on World War II, emphasizing headlines, dispatches, and informational layouts reminiscent of contemporary news reporting. Produced by Canada's Philadelphia Gum Company, the set uses a clean, text-forward design paired with illustrative elements to convey chronology and context, setting it apart from the more action-driven Topps war issues. The result is a historically focused series that appeals to collectors seeking depth and documentary-style presentation, as well as those interested in non-U.S. card production during the 1960s.

The 1967 Topps Who Am I? set brings a playful yet educational twist to the non-sport genre, challenging collectors to identify historical figures, fictional characters, and notable personalities through clues rather than direct identification. Featuring colorful illustrations and puzzle-style back text, the set reflects Topps' late-1960s experimentation with interactive concepts. Its broad subject matter and engaging format make it especially appealing to younger collectors of the era, while modern enthusiasts appreciate it for its creativity, pop-art aesthetics, and enduring novelty within the Topps non-sport lineup.

Offered here are 10 graded cards from the above releases:
1950 Topps Freedom's War (R709-2):
101 18 Gun Motor Carriage PSA 6

1956 Topps Elvis Presley (Bubbles, R710-1):
8 Singing in the Heart PSA 7
23 Ready to Ride PSA 7
24 Elvis' Movie Debut PSA 7
35 Elvis at 17 PSA 7

1965 Topps Battle: The Story of World War II:
13 Death in the Street PSA 7
25 Stopped by Grenades CGC 6.5

1965 Philadelphia Gum War Bulletin:
3 Terror in the Sky PSA 7
74 Hot on Their Wheels PSA 7

1967 Topps Who Am I?:
26 Lief Ericsson PSA 7 (unscratched)

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