A MERV RETTENMUND from the 1972 TOPPS set, card #235. This is a great addition to any BALTIMORE ORIOLES collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
The card exhibits exceptional sharpness, clean surfaces, and strong corners for its era, but is primarily limited by the pronounced top-left centering shift on the reverse.
Centering: 9 / 10
Front: Front borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: All four front corners remain exceptionally sharp with only the faintest touch of microscopic factory fiber at the extreme tips. Back: All four reverse corners retain crisp, well-defined points with minimal softening.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Left edge shows a light, typical vintage factory rough cut, while all remaining edges are clean. Back: All four edges are solid and free of significant chipping or fraying.
Surface: 9 / 10
Front: The surface is clean and vibrant with bright color and no creases, scratches, or foreign stains. Back: The reverse cardboard stock is remarkably clean, showing clear print text without wax residue or creasing.
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