A HAL SMITH from the 1957 TOPPS set, card #41. This is a great addition to any KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 7
This classic vintage card presents well with decent centering and a clean surface. Minor, uniform wear to the corners and edges keeps it from reaching a higher tier, resulting in a solid mid-to-high grade assessment.
Centering: 9 / 10
The front displays a slight shift to the right, though it remains well within respectable limits for the era.
Corners: 7 / 10
Front: All four corners show minor touches and slight rounding, consistent with careful handling over time. Back: Each corner exhibits modest whitening and light wear at the tips.
Edges: 7 / 10
Front: The edges show typical vintage roughness and light chipping, particularly along the left and right sides. Back: Light wear is present along the perimeter, with minor fraying visible on the right edge.
Surface: 8 / 10
Front: The surface is remarkably clean for a vintage issue, showing only very faint signs of aging and no visible creases. Back: The reverse remains bright and free of any significant staining, ink marks, or wax residue.
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