Holiday Auction 2021 Dec 20-Jan 8/9
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/9/2022
Graded VG 3 by PSA. Hall of Famer. Mickey Mantle is revealed here – in his debut Topps gum card appearance – on one of the most widely cherished pieces in the collectibles industry. This scarce "High Number" entry displays splendid coloration in the all-important player image. The subject's background field concedes tiny traces of superficial wear, but, overall, the piece's surface presentation remains impressive. The card's graphic elements – team logo and caption block – are unblemished. The back is unimpaired, aside from spots of faint wrapper-wax shading that don't impair legibility, and the corners and edges show moderate and uniformly distributed evidence of respectful circulation. This is a very tempting and attractive piece which is ideal for the middle-grade 1952 Topps set that so many enthusiasts aspire to complete. An eye-pleasing copy of a universally treasured Rookie Card, in Very Good condition.