A CY BLANTON from the 1934 DIAMOND STARS set, card #57. This is a great addition to any Pittsburgh Pirates collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 2
This vintage card is significantly impacted by heavy staining and surface damage along the bottom edge that penetrates through to both sides. Additionally, the centering is nearly miscut at the top edge. These cumulative defects, along with the heavily rounded corners, result in a grade reflective of a card with major condition issues.
Centering: 3 / 10
The front exhibits a significant upward shift, resulting in a sliver-thin top border, along with a moderate leftward bias.
Corners: 3 / 10
Front: All four corners show significant rounding and visible wear consistent with its age. Back: The corners on the reverse side are heavily rounded with noticeable softening and fiber exposure.
Edges: 2 / 10
Front: The bottom edge shows severe staining and potential paper loss near the left side. The other edges show standard vintage chipping. Back: A dark stain has permeated through the bottom right edge. General fraying is present along the perimeter.
Surface: 2 / 10
Front: A prominent dark stain or substance is present in the lower left area. There is also a small, dark blemish or indentation in the upper left blue field. Back: The back surface shows heavy staining in the bottom right corner that impacts the legibility of the copyright text, along with general age-related toning.
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