Late Summer Auction SESSION 2 CLOSING SEPT 21 10PM EASTERN FOR INITIAL BIDS
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/21/2020
Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS. A peerless and unique Rookie Card. Even with just a glance, several distinctive attributes are immediately apparent to the observer of this matchless trading card. The collectible is a one-of-a-kind creation, the only example on earth. A genuine and substantial, scintillating diamond gemstone graces the obverse, glittering proudly at the bottom-right corner. The subject is Mike Trout, likely the most compelling figure in modern-day sports (and, of course, the athlete most meaningfully associated with the term "diamond"). Finally, the intangibles: Mike Trout's work ethic and comportment, the awe inspired by thoughts of his future accomplishments, his personal charisma. Oh, and the fact that the baseball card collecting market for the best Trout items is red-hot ... and getting hotter every day. It's no exaggeration to describe this abundantly significant Trout card as "precious" in the extreme. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 8.5, Edges: 8.5, Surface: 9. The collectible's diamond component is certified by a holographic Topps label on the card's back. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "1/1." Near Mint to Mint-plus condition.