1962 Topps Civil War News Trading Cards
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1962 Topps Civil War News takes a bloody and, many would argue, sensationalized look at one of the defining events in American history. The set remains one of the most collected trading card sets of all-time, commanding continued attention on the secondary market.
The 88-card set features highly detailed artwork. It was a collaborative effort that had contributions from several artists, most notably of which was Norman Saunders. The images hold back very little, portraying lots of blood and gore. Controversial even today, it took a similar tone to the equally popular 1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War release.
1962 Topps Civil War News card fronts are dominated by the detailed painting. A caption is in a white rectangular box at the bottom of the card. Backs are designed like a newspaper, telling the story of the Civil War (or at least one take on it) with detailed write-ups.
Packs also come with a replica piece of Confederate money. There are 17 different bills with denominations ranging from $1 to $1,000. These bills were folded in half to fit inside packs. Therefore they shouldn't be considered damaged for a crease down the middle.
The combination of compelling subject matter, memorable tone and classic artwork have helped make 1962 Topps Civil War News one of the most popular trading card sets ever. Today, singles still move briskly as collectors look to build their sets. Unmarked checklists are particularly rare and command a significant premium over other cards in the set.
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Set Checklist
1962 Topps Civil War News Checklist
Base Set Checklist
2 President Jeff Davis
3 The War Starts
4 Rebel Power
5 Exploding Fury
6 Pulled to Safety
7 Death at Sea
8 Destructive Blow
9 Savages Attack
10 Destruction at Sea
11 Attack
12 Bloody Combat
13 Dying Effort
14 Fight to the Finish
15 Nature's Fury
16 Direct hit
17 The Flaming Raft
18 Death to the Enemy
19 Pushed to His Doom
20 Death Fall
21 Painful Death
22 Wave of Death
23 Crushed by Wheels
24 After the Battle
25 Hanging the Spy
26 Messenger of Death
27 Massacre
28 The Cannon Roars
29 Bridge of Doom
30 Charging the Bullets
31 Terror of the Sea
32 Death Struggle
33 Fight for Survival
34 Wall of Corpses
35 Gasping for Air
36 Midnight Raid
37 Death Barges in
38 General Grant
39 General Lee
40 Bullets of Death
41 Protecting His Family
42 The Battle Continues
43 Costly Mistake
44 Shot to Death
46 Vicious Attack
47 Death Battle
48 Smashing the Enemy
49 The Explosion
50 Stolen Secrets
51 Horse Thieves
52 Friendly Enemies
53 Train of Doom
54 A Horseman Falls
55 The Silent Drum
56 Burst of Fire
57 Hand to Hand Combat
58 Angel of Mercy
59 Submarine Attack
60 Suicide Charge
61 The Flaming Forest
62 The General Dies
63 Ambushed
64 Jaws of Death
65 Flaming Death
66 Victim of the War
67 Deadly Duel
68 The Will to Win
69 Death in the Water
70 The Sniper
71 No Escape
72 The Cannon's Victim
73 Through the Swamp
74 Fighting for Victory
75 The Family Flees
76 Blazing Cannon
77 Trapped
78 Sudden Attack
79 Council of War
80 City in Flames
81 Deadly Defense
82 Destroying the Rails
83 The Looters
84 Deadly Arrows
85 Attacked from Behind
86 Dynamite Victim
87 The War Ends
88 Checklist
Confederate Currency Set Checklist
$1 Bill Type One
$1 Bill Type Two
$2 Bill Type One
$2 Bill Type Two
$5 Bill Type One
$5 Bill Type Two
$5 Bill Type Three
$10 Bill Type One
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$20 Bill Type Two
$20 Bill Type Three
$50 Bill Type One
$50 Bill Type Two
$100 Bill Type One
$500 Bill Type One
$1000 Bill Type One
Bazooka Joe
Hello, I don’t have any Civil War cards but I have a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card that looks really good but I don’t want it since it has one corner slightly dinged. I would take some Civil War cards in trade. Please leave name and number…Thanks