Number of Cards
1987 Topps Tiffany has 792 cards which there are 28 Cubs players and 5 Traded cardsCard Dimensions
The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"Basic Features
Topps released special collector's edition sets, also referred to as Topps Tiffany cards, to collectors between 1984 and 1991. Topps Tiffany cards were printed in Ireland on premium white card paper with a glossy cover, the sets contained exactly the same cards as the standard Topps regular issue. In 1987, only 15,000 of these sets were produced.1987 Topps Baseball and Tiffany will have a "*" on the back of the cards, but Tiffany will not have "PRTN IN USA" on the back because it was printed in Ireland.
The 1987 Topps Baseball Traded has a ** in the bottom left corner. Tiffany has none. However, some regular Topps Traded cards are also missing the **
With that said, if you're investing in a Maddux rookie, get a graded card from a reputable company to play it safe.
Chicago Cubs 1987 Topps Tiffany + Update Checklist
Number | Player |
23 | Lee Smith |
43 | Gene Michael MG |
58 | Thad Bosley |
142 | Rick Sutcliffe |
177 | Keith Moreland |
227 | Jamie Moyer RC |
270 | Jody Davis |
290 | Leon Durham |
346 | Shawon Dunston |
369 | Brian Dayett |
372 | Jerry Mumphrey |
383 | Ron Davis |
390 | Gary Matthews |
424 | Chris Speier |
459 | Dennis Eckersley |
487 | Dave Gumpert |
534 | Scott Sanderson |
581 | Cubs Team Cey/Trout |
634 | Rafael Palmeiro RC |
662 | Frank DiPino |
680 | Ryne Sandberg |
695 | Chico Walker |
697 | Ed Lynch |
715 | Bob Dernier |
732 | Manny Trillo |
750 | Steve Trout |
767 | Ron Cey |
785 | Terry Francona |
The 132-card set is led by the Greg Maddux rookie card, which accounts for the majority of the set's value.
Chicago Cubs 1987 Topps Traded Checklist
Number | Player |
27T | Andre Dawson |
70T | Greg Maddux *XRC |
73T | Dave Martinez *XRC |
92T | Dickie Noles |
119T | Jim Sundberg |