*RARE* 1962 Marca Stella Large Portrait Type 1 Pele PSA 4 POP=2 NONE HIGHER

Description: DESCRIPTION: Here is another very rare issue that many collectors are not really aware of. This is a 1962 Marca Stella Large Portrait Type 1 Pele in PSA 4 condition. PSA population reports must be taken with a grain or salt regardng Marca Stella. PSA did not really know the different styles and types of Marca Stella cards so there are copies out there that are graded incorrectly. I worked with the PSA Spec department and at the least the 1962 Marca Stella Large Portrait specs are now correct. For those that want the details on Marca Stella issues keep reading. There 3 styles of Marca Stella. Small portrait, Large Portrait, and the full size "Giganti" that has the Brasil badge on the front. See my pictures, I show all 3 styles side by side for comparison. For the 1962 Large portrait Pele cards, there are 3 distinct sub-types. Type 1 has an accept mark above the E in Pele's name on the front and has a single line of text in blue on the back. Type 2 has no accept mark in Pele's name and has multi-line text on back. The Type 2 can be found in either Brown Ink or Blue Ink on the backs. Type 3 has accent mark in Pele's name on front, white back, and multi-line text in blue on back. Also, Pele's last name on back is mis-spelled as "Nascimiento". The Type 2 Brown ink is the most common. The Type 1, Type 3 and Type 2 Blue ink variations are very rare with only a few copies ever graded. Now you know all the types/variations for the Large Portrait Pele cards, but that does not let you appreciate how hard it was to find them. It took me about 15 years of searching to acquire all the the types/variations. As of the day this was listed, the PSA Population Report shows this PSA 4 Type 1 has a population of 2 with only 3 copies ever graded! (Note that I also have all the details for the various Marca Stella Small Portrait Pele cards if anyone has questions) I think it's obvious, but I always get questions so I'll say it clearly. Although I show 3 Pele cards side by side in some pictures for comparison purposes only. This listing is ONLY FOR THE 1 Large Portrait Type 1 Pele card. I've been asked about shipping in the past so let me say this. I ship expensive cards with Registered Mail. This takes 10-14 days on average for delivery. It is by far the safest way to ship as the card is under lock and key the entire way to you, which is why it takes longer for delivery. Also, I do not make money on shippinig. I charge enough to make sure the the package is shipped and fully insured based on actual weight and value. If there are any extra shipping charges left over, I always refund them to the buyer. CONDITION: As graded SHIPPING: All items are shipped with a minimum of bubble envelope security Combined shipping for multiple items is available Specific/alternate shipping options are available upon request Insurance is included with all shipments Contact me if you have any questions

Price: 1424.95 USD

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-09-11T02:37:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 27.95 USD