Holiday Auction 2021 Dec 20-Jan 8/9
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/9/2022
Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in a widely pursued rookie-era appearance. Among more than 330 copies recorded in PSA's census reporting, just one, single example has been placed at a higher, unqualified tier. Berk Ross' esoteric "Hit Parade of Champions" release is highly prized for its nostalgic feel and obvious scarcity. On the cardfront of the offered piece (an undisputed "key" subject in the '52 Berk Ross line-up), an expected and desirable measure of light toning nicely accentuates the image of Mickey Mantle. The points of one-time attachment at the card's ends still bear delicate fiber arrangements indicative of gentle separation; these are never-touched in character, even under magnification, and are absolutely not a consequence of wear. Here's the industry's third '52 Mantle card – without which no serious New York Yankees collection realizes true fulfillment – in exquisitely fresh Near Mint to Mint condition.