A Al Brazle from the 1952 TOPPS set, card #228. This is a great addition to any ST. LOUIS CARDINALS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
The grade is primarily governed by a small white surface blemish above the player's brow on the front, combined with noticeable off-centering on both the front and reverse.
Centering: 7 / 10
Front: Front centering is horizontally off-center, with the right border noticeably wider than the left border. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: All four corners remain exceptionally well-preserved for the vintage era, showing only light microscopic fiber softening at the tips. Back: The corners on the reverse exhibit minor, uniform contact wear consistent with factory cut edges.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: The edges retain strong integrity with standard vintage cut roughness along the right edge. Back: All four edges are solid with only faint vintage edge softening.
Surface: 6 / 10
Front: Upper center portion features a small white surface abrasion near the cap brim above the player's brow. Back: The reverse surface is clean and clear with natural cardboard toning and no creases or staining.
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