A ED CHARLES from the 1963 TOPPS set, card #67. This is a great addition to any KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 8
This vintage rookie card is in excellent condition, characterized by a high-gloss surface and sharp edges. The final grade is determined by minor corner wear and slight vertical centering on the front, which are common for this set.
Centering: 9 / 10
Front: The top border is slightly thicker than the bottom border, while horizontal alignment is excellent. Back: The back exhibits a noticeable shift toward the left edge, though it is typical for cards of this era.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: Most corners are quite sharp, though the Top Right corner shows a minor touch of wear visible under magnification. Back: The corners are well-preserved, with only a micro-touch of whitening visible on the Bottom Left corner.
Edges: 8 / 10
The edges are crisp and straight, with very minor chipping visible along the bottom blue border area.
Surface: 10 / 10
Front: The front surface is outstanding, retaining its original gloss and vibrant color without visible scratches or creases. Back: The reverse is exceptionally clean with no evidence of wax staining or significant print defects.
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