1971 O-Pee-Chee The Partridge Family #13 Title Card Series 1

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1971 O-Pee-Chee The Partridge Family #13 Title Card Series 1 Capture a brilliantly vibrant slice of pop-culture history with this authentic 1971 O-Pee-Chee The Partridge Family title trading card. Number 13 in the historic Series 1 yellow-border set serves as the seminal group shot introducing television’s most famous musical family. The front features the complete main cast arrayed on the steps of their iconic multi-colored school bus, showcasing Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough, and Jeremy Gelbwaks in their peak early-seventies aesthetic. This classic television show premiered on ABC in September 1970 and transformed David Cassidy into a global teenage heartthrob, driving massive commercial success for real-world studio albums like their debut LP. Collectors of vintage non-sport items highly prize the Canadian O-Pee-Chee variants due to their significantly scarcer production runs relative to domestic American Topps releases. This specific specimen carries the historic Canadian pedigree, confirmed by the distinctive layout printed along the vertical edge of the back card. Turning the card over reveals that it forms part of the large character puzzle on the back, specifically Puzzle Number 1. A close physical evaluation of the card front reveals beautiful, rich yellow borders with excellent overall color retention. The centering on the front is shifted slightly toward the top and left borders, which is exceptionally common for this challenging vintage issue. The corners exhibit minor touch wear and softening, while the edges show a few minuscule spots of chipping consistent with standard handling over the decades. The reverse side features the classic puzzle-back fragment which remains clean and free of heavy staining or major wax residue, though it displays faint cardboard toning. There are no severe creases or surface wrinkles marring either the front portrait panel or the back typography. Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4