A ALVIN DARK from the 1953 TOPPS set, card #109. This is a great addition to any NEW YORK GIANTS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 2
This vintage card is defined by heavy physical wear. The presence of a significant crease on the front and heavily rounded corners are the primary factors that limit the grade, despite having relatively good color for its age.
Centering: 7 / 10
The front displays a moderate vertical shift toward the top and is slightly off-center to the left.
Corners: 2 / 10
Front: All four corners exhibit heavy rounding and whitening. There is a prominent diagonal crease near the Bottom Left corner. Back: The back corners show heavy rounding and stock exposure consistent with the front of the card.
Edges: 4 / 10
Front: The edges show moderate fraying and chipping, particularly visible along the right and bottom edges. Back: Consistent wear and light paper loss are visible along the perimeter of the reverse side.
Surface: 3 / 10
The surface is marred by a significant diagonal crease in the lower left area and general age-related wear.
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