A LYNN NELSON from the 1940 PLAY BALL set, card #135a. This is a great addition to any DETROIT TIGERS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
This 1940 Play Ball card is in respectable condition for its era. The grade is primarily limited by moderate rounding on the corners and a significant horizontal centering shift. However, the surfaces remain very clean without major creasing or staining.
Centering: 6 / 10
The front horizontal centering is noticeably heavy toward the right side. Vertical centering shows a milder shift toward the top.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: The Top Left corner exhibits moderate rounding and visible wear. The other three corners show minor softening consistent with the age of the card. Back: Softening and minor rounding are present across all corners, with the most notable wear at the Top Left corner.
Edges: 7 / 10
Front: The edges show some minor chipping and fuzziness, particularly along the Top and Right edges. Back: Edges display light shelf wear and consistent softening along the perimeter.
Surface: 9 / 10
Front: The surface is well-preserved for a vintage issue, showing only standard age-related toning and typical print grain. Back: The back surface is clean with legible text, exhibiting uniform light toning across the card stock.
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