June Premium Card and Memorabilia auction ending June 26-27
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2021
This lot closes on June 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
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 gloss remains impressive. The card's graphic elements – team logo and caption block – are unblemished. The back is unimpaired, aside from an area of very faint staining that doesn'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.