A SAM MELE from the 1964 TOPPS set, card #54. This is a great addition to any MINNESOTA TWINS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
The grade is primarily governed by top-heavy reverse centering, a faint vertical print streak down the front, and light tip softening on the corners.
Centering: 7 / 10
Front: Front borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: Top Right corner shows the slightest touch of wear, while the remaining corners retain clean factory definition. Back: Top Right and Bottom Right corners display light softening and faint tip wear.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Right edge shows minor roughness consistent with vintage factory cut quality. Back: Edges are overall well-preserved with only faint micro-chipping along the outer colored border.
Surface: 7 / 10
Front: A faint vertical print streak runs down the left-center portion of the image; candidate marks along the left side are part of the original dugout photograph. Back: The reverse surface is clean and legible with natural vintage cardboard toning and no significant staining.
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