What is the estimated resale value for an ungraded 1959 Topps #240 Hank Bauer?

The ungraded version of the 1959 Topps #240 is currently valued at $4.

How much more is a PSA 10 version worth compared to an ungraded card?

A PSA 10 sells for $795, significantly higher than the $4 price point for the ungraded card.

Is the 1959 Topps set a good investment for baseball card collectors?

Yes, this specific card, the #240 Hank Bauer, shows clear value progression from ungraded to graded states.

Hank Bauer #240 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1959 Topps Baseball

What the Hank Bauer #240 (1959 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Hank Bauer #240 1959 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $596 · PSA 10 $795. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1959 Topps BaseballNumber · #240

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Value by grade

Ungraded

149.0×

$596

Grade 9

198.8×

$795

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 198.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the White Back for $3. The Standard and Gray Back versions offer no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over each other; they are essentially the same base card. If you are strictly looking to own the card cheaply, buy the White Back. If you want the most recognizable version, the Standard is fine, but if budget is the primary concern, stick with the lowest priced option.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Standard— this pageHank Bauer #240 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$4.04$794.53eBay ↗

Gray BackHank Bauer [Gray Back] #240 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$3.74$413.13eBay ↗

White BackHank Bauer [White Back] #240 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.95$603.78eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1959 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #240

Hank Bauer #240 1959 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Hank Bauer #240 runs around $4, a Grade 9 about $596, and a PSA 10 commands $795.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$596	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$795	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated resale value for an ungraded 1959 Topps #240 Hank Bauer?: The ungraded version of the 1959 Topps #240 is currently valued at $4.
How much more is a PSA 10 version worth compared to an ungraded card?: A PSA 10 sells for $795, significantly higher than the $4 price point for the ungraded card.
Is the 1959 Topps set a good investment for baseball card collectors?: Yes, this specific card, the #240 Hank Bauer, shows clear value progression from ungraded to graded states.