I have always loved the 1963 Topps Astronauts set because it pre-dated the famous Apollo program and so we are strictly dealing with Gemini-era astronauts that sometimes get overlooked in their importance in reaching the moon.
There is a wide range in value for mint cards but most "loved" versions (like my John Glenn "Space Hero" above) can be found for $10 and less if you have patience in searching on eBay. The set is 55 cards in size (plus a set of 3-D glasses that help you see an image on the reverse side of the card) just like the 1962 Mars Attacks series from the previous years. There is a also a reverse side variation that features an add for Popsicles instead of the 3-D image.
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1963 Topps Astronaut Needs List
Updated: 3-19-23
3D Back
5, 7, 9
11. 14,
26. 27
30. 32. 33. 36
45, 46
50
Popsicle Back
1, 4, 5. 6, 7, 9
10. 12, 18
24, 25, 26
30, 34. 35
42, 48, 53, 54. 55
Doubles (All-3D)
2 (x2), 13, 15. 17, 20, 31 (x2), 38 (x2), 40, 41, 54
Comments
Thanks
Betsy