1962 Topps Mars Attacks! Card # 5 Washington In Flames (VG)

Description: 1962 Topps Mars Attacks! Card # 5 Washington In Flames (VG) Entertainment Trading CardsBrowse our store of Entertainment Trading Cards which features cards from the early 1900's.Includes coverage for non-sport Topps, "Bubbles, Inc.", Fleer, Leaf, Goudey and other entertainment manufacturers.1960s Entertainment Trading CardsAnother huge decade for Topps "Bubbles Inc., the 1960s Entertainment Trading Cards lineup also includes popular sets from Donruss, Fleer, Leaf and Philadelphia Gum.1962 Topps Mars Attacks Trading CardsOne of the most popular (and controversial) trading card sets of all-time, 1962 Topps Mars Attacks covers a fictional tale of Martians invading the earth in the landmark non-sport release.Product DetailsMixing horror, comedy and sci-fi, 1962 Topps Mars Attacks tells the story of a Martian invasion.With global tensions rising during the Cold War, Topps (under the name Bubbles Inc.) tapped into those fears with one of the most iconic trading card sets of all-time. Mixing horror, comedy and sci-fi, 1962 Topps Mars Attacks tells the story of a Martian invasion.1962 Topps Mars Attacks Set DetailsFeaturing artwork from renowned pulp artist Norman Saunders, 1962 Topps Mars Attacks created a ton of controversy upon its release. Many of the cards feature gore that was extreme for the period. Some would argue some of the cards are extreme, even by today's standards. One particularly controversial card depicts an alien blasting a helpless dog. At least among parents and teachers. Kids ate them up. Their taboo nature is part of what made them so iconic in the first place.1962 Topps Mars Attacks has a total of 55 standard-sized, 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" cards. Card fronts bear captivating and shockingly graphic color depictions of mankind being burned, crushed, disintegrated and tortured in a variety of other ways, with a narrative of the title threat detailed on the reverse. As with most sets from the era, the first and last cards carry a premium as they were often the ones to get the most wear and tear. The final card in the set is also the set's checklist. Unmarked copies are very tough to come by today.A possible test issue of the set with a text box bearing the logo “Attack From Space” has been reported. The Topps Mars Attacks set remains one of the hobby’s most recognizable and highly prized sets of non-sports card issues, due to its unique depiction of gore and violence.How We Grade: Gem Mint (GMT): (10.0) A flawless card. To be in Gem Mint condition, a card’s borders must have a ratio of 50/50 side to side and top to bottom. Mint (MT): (9.0-9.5) A perfect card. Well-centered with parallel borders which appear equal to the naked eye. Four sharp, square corners. No creases, edge dents, surface scratches, paper flaws, loss of luster, yellowing or fading, regardless of age. No imperfectly printed cards – out of register, badly cut or ink flawed – or card stained by contact with gum, wax or other substances can be considered truly Mint, even if new out of the pack. Generally, to be considered in Mint condition, a card’s borders must exist in a ratio of 60/40 side to side and top to bottom. Near Mint/Mint (NM/MT): (8.0-8.5) A super high-end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may exhibit a very slight wax stain on reverse, slight fraying at one or two corners, or a minor printing imperfection. Centering must be app. 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Near Mint (NM): (7.0-7.5) A nearly perfect card at first glance, but upon closer inspection, may have slight surface wear, slight fraying on some corners, slightly out-of-register picture focus, a minor printing blemish or slight wax stain on reverse. Centering must be 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent/Near Mint (EX/NM): (6.0-6.5) Card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect. A very light scratch. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. Card may have minor wax stain on reverse, may have very slight nothing on edges. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse. Excellent (EX): (5.0-5.5) Corners are still fairly sharp with only moderate wear. Card borders may be off center as much as 85/15. No creases. May have very minor gum, wax or product stains, front or back. Surfaces may show slight loss of luster from rubbing across other cards. Dark bordered cards may have one or two small nicks. Very Good/Excellent (VG/EX): (4.0-4.5) Shows obvious handling, but still looks nice. Corners may be rounded or have minor creases. No major creases, tape marks or extraneous markings or writing. Surfaces does exhibit loss of luster, but the printing is intact. May have paper wrinkles. May show major gum, wax or other packaging stains. All four borders visible, though the ratio may be as poor as 95/5. Exhibits honest wear. Very Good (VG): (3.0-3.5) A well-worn card, but exhibits no intentional damage or abuse. May be “Mis-cut or Off-Center” with no border visible. May have major or multiple creases, however, creases are not so deep as to show the underlying paper. This card is completely readable, has not been written on, and has no tape marks or holes. Corner rounding may extend well beyond the border. Good (GD) (2.0-2.5) Shows excessive wear, along with damage or abuse. Will show all the wear characteristics of a Very Good card, along with such damage as thumb tack holes in or near margins, evidence of having been taped or pasted, perhaps small tears around the edges or creases so heavily as to break the cardboard. Backs may show minor added pen or pencil writing or be missing small bits of paper. Still basically a complete card. Poor (P): (1.0-1.5) A card that has been tortured to death. Corners or other areas may be torn off. Card may have been trimmed, show holes from a paper punch or have been used for BB gun practice. Front may have extraneous pen or pencil writing, or other defacement. Major portions of front or back design may be missing. Not a pretty sight. We believe that all our listings are 100% Original and Authentic unless otherwise noted. They are all covered by a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, if for whatever reason you are not happy with your purchase we will exchange it, replace it, discount it or you can return it for a full refund.Standard/Combined 1st Class Shipping via USPS is $3.95 for the first card and $0.15 for each additional card, with a max. of (40) items per invoice. Subject to change as postal rates continue to increase. Estimated delivery is 3-5 days. 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