1978 Close Encounters - The Mother Ship Appears! #41 PSA Graded 5

An Awe-Inspiring Arrival! "The Mother Ship Appears!" #41 - 1978 Topps Close Encounters of the Third Kind - PSA 5 EX!

Own a piece of cinematic history with this authenticated #41 card, "The Mother Ship Appears!", from the original 1978 Topps trading card set for Steven Spielberg's science fiction masterpiece, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! This vintage collectible, capturing one of the most iconic moments in film history, has been professionally graded by PSA as 5 EX (Excellent), ensuring its authenticity.

Released in 1978 to bring the wonder of Spielberg's epic film to fans, the Topps Close Encounters of the Third Kind set allowed collectors to hold a piece of the adventure. Featuring stills directly from the movie, these cards are a fantastic time capsule of 70s sci-fi cinema at its very best.

Card Details:

• Subject: The Mother Ship Appears!
• Set: 1978 Topps Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Card Number: #41
• Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
• Year: 1978
• Grade: PSA 5 EX (Excellent)

About the Scene: This card depicts the unforgettable climax of the film. After humanity successfully communicates with the alien visitors using light and sound, the colossal, city-sized Mother Ship descends from the heavens over Devils Tower, Wyoming. It's a moment of pure cinematic awe and wonder, beautifully captured on this vintage trading card.

Understanding the PSA 5 EX (Excellent) Grade: A PSA 5 "Excellent" grade indicates that this card shows some signs of wear consistent with its age. According to PSA's standards, an EX 5 card may have minor corner rounding, some surface wear or printing defects, and perhaps a loss of original gloss. However, it remains an attractive and solid collectible example, free from major flaws. For a card that is over 45 years old, this is a respectable grade that preserves the nostalgia of the item. Professional grading by PSA guarantees the card's authenticity and provides a reliable, standardized assessment of its condition, all secured within a protective, tamper-evident slab.

This 1978 Topps Close Encounters "The Mother Ship Appears!" #41 - PSA 5 EX is a fantastic find for:

• Fans of Steven Spielberg and classic science fiction films.
• Collectors of vintage movie memorabilia from the 1970s.
• Topps Non-Sport Trading Card Collectors.
• PSA Graded Card Collectors seeking affordable, iconic vintage cards.
• Anyone with a sense of nostalgia for blockbuster cinema.

"We are not alone." Don't miss this opportunity to add an authenticated piece of one of cinema's most magical moments to your collection!