1959 TOPPS PRESTON WARD 176 NRMT MCG 7 BASEBALL KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS

A PRESTON WARD from the 1959 TOPPS set, card #176. This is a great addition to any KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS collection. Graded by Mint Condition: 7 This vintage card is in excellent condition, highlighted by sharp corners and near-perfect centering on the front. The grade is primarily influenced by the heavy printing snow on the front surface, which is a common manufacturing trait for this set but affects the overall eye appeal. Centering: 9 / 10 Front: The front displays superb centering on both the horizontal and vertical axes. Back: The back has a moderate shift toward the left edge but remains well within acceptable standards. Corners: 7 / 10 Front: All four corners are remarkably sharp for the era, showing only micro-touches of wear visible under magnification. Back: The corners on the reverse side show slight hints of whitening at the tips. Edges: 9 / 10 Front: The edges are very clean and straight, exhibiting the natural rough-cut texture common to 1950s card stock. Back: The reverse edges are smooth and free from significant chipping or nicking. Surface: 7 / 10 The surface is free of creases and scratches, though it features heavy print snow throughout the yellow background. Please pay for multiple cards in ONE payment. You will receive the card in the title and picture. If the title and picture are not the same, you will receive the card pictured. All single cards are pictured front and back. Please take a close look at the pictures for any condition issues. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Shipping and Handling Standard Shipping: $6.50 for the first card, additional cards are free. Please note, this card will not ship encased. The grades are for your information and allow you to more accurately purchase your ideal collectible.