A BILL WERLE from the 1953 TOPPS set, card #170. This is a great addition to any BOSTON RED SOX collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 4
While the card has strong color and relatively clean edges for the era, the grade is primarily limited by prominent red ink writing on the back surface. Additionally, the centering shows a significant horizontal shift and the corners exhibit moderate rounding.
Centering: 7 / 10
The front displays a significant horizontal shift, with the left border being much wider than the right.
Corners: 5 / 10
Front: All four corners show moderate rounding and minor touches of whitening, typical for a vintage card of this age. Back: The corners on the reverse side mirror the wear seen on the front, with visible softening and light fraying at the tips.
Edges: 6 / 10
Front: The edges show some minor factory roughness and light chipping, particularly along the right and left sides. Back: Minor chipping and light shelf wear are visible along the top and bottom edges of the back.
Surface: 3 / 10
There is prominent red ink writing across the center of the back, which represents significant surface alteration.
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