1962 Topps Civil War News - #8 Destructive Blow - PSA 8...

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1962 Topps Civil War News - #8 Destructive Blow - PSA 8 .
The controversial 1962 Civil War News Cards set from Topps presented a sensationalized account of the tragic four-year conflict. The dynamic artwork by Norman Saunders emphasized extreme violence with imagery so gratuitous that it prompted pushback from concerned parents at the time. The cards depict several of the most well-known battles along with a dramatic title, the name of the conflict, and the corresponding date. On the reverse side, there is a brief description framed as a newspaper article. The original packs included a replica of Confederate money (not part of this lot), one of 17 different bills, with denominations ranging from $1 to $1,000. The bills were smaller than the original currency and folded in half to fit inside the packs.

Offered in this lot is a card from this set: #8 Destructive Blow. PSA has certified 31 copies earning a NM-MT 8 grade with 40 graded higher.

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