Near-set 54 of 55 cards, each 2.5x3.5" issued by Topps in 1963. Missing only card #55, the check list. Fronts feature NASA photos of America's space explorers, their training exercises, equipment and spacecraft. Card backs have 3-D illustrations of different space scenes and activities, some of which are realistic and others more sci-fi such as "Big Creature On Venus." Tiniest trace of corner tip wear to some cards but overall Exc. to N. Mint. Comes w/pair of correct glasses issued for this set, each is 1.25x3.5" w/cellophane lenses. Also included is 8.5x11" bw sheet w/title at top "Individual Sections Of Original Printing Plates From Topps Chewing Gum Inc." This sheet is for card #2 and has four vinyl pockets attached. Three pockets hold aluminum printing plate sections for black/yellow process of card front plus blue process of card back. Fourth item on this sheet is the actual "Production Card." This is Exc. and a very interesting item to accompany the cards.