A CLIFF MAPES from the 1952 TOPPS set, card #103. This is a great addition to any DETROIT TIGERS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 2
The grade is primarily constrained by moderate surface paper loss and scuffing on the player's neck on the front, accompanied by top-heavy centering and light corner softening.
Centering: 6 / 10
Front: Front centering is vertically off-center, with the bottom border noticeably wider than the top border. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 2 / 10
Front: Top Right corner displays the most noticeable age softening and light rounding, while the remaining corners show minor tip fuzzing. Back: Top Right corner exhibits moderate tip softening, with light fiber wear across the other three corners.
Edges: 7 / 10
Front: Right edge shows minor roughness and light age toning consistent with vintage stock. Back: Top and right edges display light chipping and natural vintage edge wear.
Surface: 3 / 10
Front: Lower neck area of the portrait shows moderate surface chipping and paper scuffs revealing the white cardboard stock beneath. Back: The reverse surface is well-preserved with natural vintage card stock toning and clean typography.
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