A AUGIE GALAN from the 1936 DIAMOND MATCHBOOK COVERS set, card #NNO. This is a great addition to any CHICAGO CUBS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 3
The final condition is primarily determined by the heavy horizontal crease running across the center of the card. Additionally, the corners and edges show significant rounding and fraying, which is common for matchbook covers that have been handled.
Centering: 9 / 10
Front: The horizontal centering shows a slight bias toward the left side, while the vertical centering appears well-balanced. Back: The back is blank with no borders to assess for centering.
Corners: 3 / 10
Front: All four corners show significant rounding and fraying of the paper fibers, typical for matchbook covers of this age. Back: The corners on the reverse side are rounded and show noticeable wear.
Edges: 5 / 10
Front: The edges exhibit moderate fraying and minor chipping, particularly along the bottom border. Back: Chipping and uneven fiber wear are visible along all four edges.
Surface: 2 / 10
Front: A heavy horizontal crease runs through the center of the card. There is also some minor surface staining and general age-related toning. Back: The central horizontal crease is prominently visible on the back, and the surface shows overall darkening consistent with its era.
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