A BOB SPEAKE from the 1956 TOPPS set, card #66. This is a great addition to any CHICAGO CUBS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 7
This is a beautifully preserved vintage specimen with high-end surface quality and sharp corners for its age. The final grade is strictly limited by the vertical centering on the front, which is noticeably shifted toward the top edge.
Centering: 7 / 10
The front has a noticeable top-heavy centering, with the top border being considerably thinner than the bottom.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: The Top Left and Top Right corners show minor touches of wear and faint whitening, while the bottom corners are exceptionally sharp. Back: Consistent with the front, the back corners show only light touches of wear at the tips.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: The edges show typical factory roughness and light chipping common for 1950s card stock. Back: The back edges are clean with only minor natural toning visible.
Surface: 10 / 10
Front: The surface is excellently preserved with vibrant colors and no visible scratches or creases. Back: The back is very clean, showing no signs of wax staining or heavy age-related discoloration.
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