1956 Topps Camilo Pascual #48
Ephemera, sports trading card on cardboard stock • Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. (Design Department)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Commercial Graphic Design / Americana Sports Ephemera
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithography on grey-back cardboard with a facsimilie signature and high-gloss finish
Creation Period
1956
Dimensions & Format
2.625 x 3.75 inches; horizontal (landscape) format
Subject Description
A dual-portrait of Major League Baseball pitcher Camilo Pascual featuring a close-up headshot and a full-body action pose. Includes the Washington 'W' logo with the US Capitol dome icon.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good (roughly PSA 2 or 3 equivalent); visible corner wear and centering issues
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $30.00 (individual ungraded market value)
Auction Estimate
$15.00 - $45.00
Provenance History
Mass-produced item for consumer retail; individually held within a private collection, currently stored in a plastic sleeve
Art Historical Significance
Representing the 'Golden Age' of baseball card design, the 1956 Topps set is celebrated for its large format and artistic use of color photography and graphic icons. Pascual was a primary figure in MLB history, a 7-time All-Star.
Notable Features
Features the 'W' logo specific to the Washington Nationals/Senators; includes facsimile player autograph in black ink over the action portrait
Condition Issues
Rounded corners with significant softening, edge wear (chipping), minor surface scuffing, and top-to-bottom centering bias
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free archival top-loader or semi-rigid sleeve; store in a temperature-controlled environment away from UV light to prevent color fading