A CHARLEY THOMPSON from the 1957 TOPPS set, card #142. This is a great addition to any KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 3
This card is graded a 1 primarily due to a severe manufacturing miscut on the top edge where the border is absent. It also shows significant wear including rounded corners and chipped edges, which is common for vintage cards of this age.
Centering: 3 / 10
The card is miscut at the top, with the design reaching the physical edge. The left-to-right alignment is excellent.
Corners: 3 / 10
Front: All four corners show significant rounding and whitening. The Top Left and Bottom Left corners exhibit the most advanced wear. Back: The reverse corners show matching heavy rounding and noticeable paper loss at the tips.
Edges: 5 / 10
Front: Moderate chipping is visible along the side edges, and the top edge is affected by the miscut. Back: The back edges show consistent chipping and minor fraying around the entire perimeter.
Surface: 6 / 10
Front: The surface shows typical age-related toning and minor scuffing, but the integrity of the print remains intact without heavy creasing. Back: The back exhibits general aging and some light staining consistent with the card's era.
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