A ELMER VALO from the 1957 TOPPS set, card #54. This is a great addition to any PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 4
This is a high-appeal vintage card that would likely grade much higher if not for a severe centering shift. The technical condition of the corners, edges, and surfaces is outstanding, but the significant left-to-right imbalance on the front and reverse limits the final assessment.
Centering: 3 / 10
The front displays a heavy horizontal shift toward the left edge, while vertical alignment is slightly favored toward the top.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: The corners are exceptionally sharp for a vintage issue, with only a microscopic touch of wear visible on the Top Right tip. Back: The reverse corners are well-preserved, showing only minor hints of softening consistent with original card stock.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: The edges are clean and straight, exhibiting natural rough-cut characteristics typical of the era's manufacturing. Back: The edges on the reverse remain crisp with only very minor instances of shelf wear.
Surface: 10 / 10
Front: The front surface is pristine with vibrant colors, excellent registration, and no visible print defects or staining. Back: The back surface is remarkably clean, free from the common wax or gum staining often found on cards of this age.
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