This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
Presented here is a breathtakingly near-perfect example of Mickey Mantle’s 1959 Topps card! Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by PSA, this card is exceptionally sharp and exceedingly rare, ranking among just 16 PSA 8.5s with only 28 cards graded higher out of over 7,000 submissions. By 1959, Mantle had evolved from a promising young prospect into the definitive face of the Yankees, surpassing even the most fervent expectations of devoted fans, all while still just 27 years old. Entering the 1959 season with back-to-back American League MVP titles, Mantle is captured larger-than-life on this stellar card. The superior centering and vibrant colors immediately catch the eye, with the stark white borders contrasting beautifully against the vivid fire-engine red backdrop and deep midnight blue of the Yankees cap. The image of Mantle is strikingly precise, revealing every detail of his youthful face. Each corner exemplifies MINT condition, and both surfaces are virtually spotless. This card is a superb example from the colorful and highly coveted 1959 Topps set, easily standing as one of the finest specimens available on the market.