A HARRY BYRD from the 1953 TOPPS set, card #131. This is a great addition to any PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
This 1953 Topps card presents well with strong centering and corners for its age. However, the final grade is primarily limited by surface defects, specifically a prominent ink mark on the reverse and a vertical print line on the front.
Centering: 9 / 10
The front displays a minor left-to-right shift and a slight bottom-heavy alignment.
Corners: 7 / 10
Front: The corners exhibit minor touches of wear and slight softening, particularly at the Top Right and Bottom Right corners. Back: The back corners show light whitening and rounding consistent with the age of the card stock.
Edges: 7 / 10
Minor chipping and light wear are present along the Top and Right edges.
Surface: 4 / 10
There is a prominent red ink mark or stamp of the player's name across the center of the reverse side.
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