A BEAU BELL from the 1940 PLAY BALL set, card #138a. This is a great addition to any CLEVELAND INDIANS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 3
This vintage 1940 Play Ball card is well-centered for its era but shows significant physical wear. The overall grade is limited by the heavy rounding on all four corners and consistent chipping along the edges.
Centering: 7 / 10
The card exhibits a moderate shift toward the top-left corner on the front face.
Corners: 2 / 10
Front: All four corners show significant rounding and visible wear consistent with a vintage grade. Back: The corners on the reverse are heavily rounded with noticeable paper loss and softening of the card stock.
Edges: 4 / 10
Front: The edges show widespread chipping and minor fraying, most notably along the bottom edge. Back: Significant wear and chipping are visible along the perimeter, with some softening near the corners.
Surface: 5 / 10
Front: The surface presents with natural age-toning and a few scattered dark spots, though the image remains clear. Back: The reverse shows standard vintage toning and several minor stains that do not obscure the text.
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