A FRANK BAUMHOLTZ from the 1955 TOPPS set, card #172. This is a great addition to any CHICAGO CUBS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 6
This is a high-eye-appeal vintage card that has been exceptionally well-preserved. The surface and edges are in outstanding condition for its age. The final grade is determined by the horizontal centering, which falls into the Near-Mint range.
Centering: 6 / 10
The front displays a moderate horizontal shift toward the right edge, common for this vintage era.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: All four corners remain sharp with only microscopic touches of wear visible at the very tips. Back: Minor whitening is present on the corner tips, which is typical for cardboard stock from this period.
Edges: 9 / 10
Front: The edges are remarkably well-preserved for a 1953 issue, showing only minimal factory roughness. Back: The back edges are clean and straight with no significant chipping or fraying.
Surface: 10 / 10
Front: The surface is exceptionally clean with vibrant color and no visible scratches, creases, or print defects. Back: The reverse surface is free of any staining or writing, and the text remains sharp and legible.
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