A BOBBY SHANTZ from the TOPPS set, card #222b. This is a great addition to any NEW YORK YANKEES collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
The grade is primarily constrained by noticeable right-heavy horizontal centering on the front, despite excellent vintage corner sharpness and a clean surface.
Centering: 6 / 10
Front: Front centering is horizontally off-center, with the left border substantially wider than the right border. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: Top Left corner shows light fiber softening, while the remaining corners remain remarkably sharp for the vintage era. Back: All four corners exhibit light vintage softening at the extreme tips while maintaining strong structural shape.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Left edge shows light factory roughness typical of the period, but no significant chipping. Back: All four edges are clean and well preserved with only faint natural cardstock roughness.
Surface: 8 / 10
Front: Upper Right area features a small printed fish-eye defect in the orange background, but the surface remains clean and free of creases. Back: The reverse surface is clean with bold print, excellent legibility, and no staining or creasing.
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