A CLAUDE OSTEEN from the 1960 TOPPS set, card #206. This is a great addition to any CINCINNATI REDS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
A light surface scuff is present in the upper-center background on the front, which limits the surface grade. The card remains exceptionally well-preserved otherwise, featuring remarkably sharp corners and excellent centering for a 1959 vintage issue.
Centering: 9 / 10
Front: Front borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
The front corners are incredibly well-preserved for a vintage issue, with only the Top Left corner showing microscopic fiber softening.
Edges: 9 / 10
Front: All four edges present Clean and straight lines, showing only minor factory rough-cutting along the Top edge. Back: The reverse edges are clean and well-preserved with almost no chipping.
Surface: 6 / 10
The front surface is bright and clean, but shows a light horizontal scuff in the dark upper-center background area.
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