1997 Topps Gallery - Revision history

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Peter Max Serigraphs

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	Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this ten-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.		Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this ten-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.

	When the backs of these cards are laid end-to-end in reverse order (e.g. 10-9-8 ... 3-2-1), it creates a ten-card Peter Max panorama.		When the backs of these cards are laid end-to-end in reverse order (e.g. 10-9-8 ... 3-2-1), it creates a ten-card Peter Max panorama. Far out, man!

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Peter Max Serigraphs

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	Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.		Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this ten-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.

			When the backs of these cards are laid end-to-end in reverse order (e.g. 10-9-8 ... 3-2-1), it creates a ten-card Peter Max panorama.

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Autographs

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	Topps announced that 40 copies of each Peter Max Serigraph insert (see above) were ~~signed by Max but are~~ NOT serial-numbered. Max signed the cards in black ink ''before'' the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.		Topps announced that Peter Max signed 40 copies of each Peter Max Serigraph insert (see above); however, these were NOT serial-numbered. Max signed the cards in black ink ''before'' the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.

			With the exception of Max's signature, there is nothing else on the card differentiating it from the unsigned versions.

	{{Gallery}}		{{Gallery}}
	[[Category:Topps]]		[[Category:Topps]]
	[[Category:1997]]		[[Category:1997]]

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Peter Max Serigraphs

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	Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.		Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.

	In addition, a limited number of cards were autographed by Mr. Max. Topps announced that only 40 copies of each card were signed by Max, and each card is serial numbered on the obverse by hand. Max signed and numbered the cards in black ink ''before'' the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.

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			==Autographs==

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			https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Topps-Gallery---Peter-Max---Serigraphs/PM7/Cal-Ripken-Jr-(Peter-Max-Signature).jpg?id=e19f209d-ea44-4924-9c2d-2bf615198558&size=original&side=back&.jpg

			Topps announced that 40 copies of each Peter Max Serigraph insert (see above) were signed by Max but are NOT serial-numbered. Max signed the cards in black ink ''before'' the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.

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	[[Category:Topps]]		[[Category:Topps]]
	[[Category:1997]]		[[Category:1997]]

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Base Set

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	==Base Set==		==Base Set==

			'''NOTE:''' All base cards are sequentially-numbered on the front.

	===Veterans===		===Veterans===

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Base Set

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	==Parallels==		==Parallels==

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Checklist

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Gallery of Heroes

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			Each Gallery of Heroes card is die-cut and printed on plastic, and made to resemble a stained glass window.

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	===Peter Max Serigraphs===		===Peter Max Serigraphs===

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Peter Max Serigraphs

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	Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.		Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.

	In addition, a limited number of cards were autographed by Mr. Max. Topps announced that only 40 copies of each card were signed by Max, and each card is serial numbered on the obverse by hand. Max signed and numbered the cards in black ink before the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.		In addition, a limited number of cards were autographed by Mr. Max. Topps announced that only 40 copies of each card were signed by Max, and each card is serial numbered on the obverse by hand. Max signed and numbered the cards in black ink ''before'' the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.

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Parallels

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	Each card is available in a "Player's Private Issue" parallel. Each Player's Private Issue is serial-numbered to 250 copies.		Each card is available in a "Player's Private Issue" parallel. Each Player's Private Issue is limited, but not serial-numbered,.to 250 copies.

	==Inserts==		==Inserts==