Start of press release from Topps:
The Pope's 2005 Topps World Treasures card, which features the pontiff's actual signature, is the hottest trading card on the market, according to the June edition of Beckett Baseball. The magazine, which hits newsstands on Monday (5/9), details the $8,100 sale of the card by a California collector to another Golden State collector shortly after the Pope's death.
"The Pope's card is a one-of-a-kind. It depicts one of the most revered leaders in history, so from that standpoint, the sale really isn't surprising. These types of cards, featuring world leaders and historical figures, are en vogue right now. Collectors love the novelty aspect of these issues," says Mike Payne, editor of Beckett Baseball.
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-Bob