A GENE BAKER from the 1959 TOPPS set, card #238. This is a great addition to any PITTSBURGH PIRATES collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 7
This is a high-quality vintage example with excellent surface preservation and sharp features. The final grade is primarily limited by the vertical centering on the front, which falls within standard Near Mint parameters.
Centering: 7 / 10
Horizontal centering is excellent. The vertical alignment shows a distinct shift, with the top border being thinner than the bottom.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: The Top Left and Bottom corners show very slight touches of wear. The Top Right corner remains sharp. Back: Minor touches and light whitening are visible on the corners, consistent with natural aging for this era.
Edges: 9 / 10
Front: The edges are generally clean with only minimal micro-chipping visible along the bottom edge. Back: The edges on the reverse side are well-preserved with very little evidence of fraying.
Surface: 9 / 10
The surface shows uniform light toning expected of vintage card stock, but is otherwise free of stains or marks.
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