This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/24/2020
As the most recognized sports card within the collecting community that is actually attainable for most well-financed collectors, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card is not only a crowning achievement for any enthusiast but automatically earns respect and credibility to the collection in which it resides. While high-grade examples have experienced an exponential renaissance in pricing over the past few years, collectors wanting to add one but refusing to compromise with a low-grade beater have turned to sharp-looking AUTHENTIC examples. And why not? You can often snag one for the same price as a rough-looking PSA 1 or PSA 2 with the eye-appeal of six-figure specimens. The featured Mantle card is in an AUTHENTIC holder, with a few light creases to the right edge, which also sports a small patch of missing paper and a central image that is not quite as bold as some others we've offered in the past. None of those drawbacks significantly impact the regal stature of the card. But the positives far outweigh the liabilities, with near-perfect centering (the most aesthetically pleasing trait to most prospective buyers) and corners that impressively sit at the mid-grade level, The reverse carries an uncharacteristically dark canvas with another small area of paper loss near the top edge. If you've been searching for the most attractive '52 Mantle you can manage at a specific price point, this might be the one for you!