A WALT CRADDOCK from the TOPPS set, card #281a. This is a great addition to any KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
The card is in exceptional condition for its era, limited primarily by moderate left-leaning centering on the front and light microscopic softening on the corner tips.
Centering: 8 / 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
Front: All four corners are exceptionally well preserved for a vintage issue, showing only minor microscopic softening at the tips. Back: Reverse corners remain well-defined with only light, uniform fiber softening at the very tips.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Edges are crisp and sharp with only minor factory roughness along the bottom border. Back: All four edges on the reverse remain clean and intact with minimal age-related wear.
Surface: 8 / 10
Front: The front surface is clean and vibrant with strong gloss and no physical creases or scratches. Back: The reverse surface is clear with no creasing or wax staining, exhibiting only expected vintage cardboard toning.
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