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1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle
Spring 2009 Auction
Lot Number: 16
1953 Topps # 82
Mickey Mantle
Graded by SGC as MINT 96
Realized Price: $74,400
This card marks the second appearance of Yankee legend Mickey Mantle on a Topps issue. It is one of the key components in the extremely popular 1953 set, and one of the most sought after of all post-war issues. For a variety of reasons, this card has always been incredibly difficult to locate in premium, high-grade condition. To find it in MINT condition is next to impossible. The example offered here is one of the two or three finest I've seen in my close to 30 years in the business.
Let's start off with the centering - absolutely perfect east to west, and approximately 55/45 north to south. All four of the corners present at 90 degree angles, and are free from any excess paper. The borders are remarkably clean with no marks, abrasions, or chipping. The obverse surface quality is absolutely unimprovable. It is crystal-clear and has a lustrous layer of original gloss. The image of Mantle, and his Yankee's baseball cap, is sharply focused and richly colored. Finally, the reverse of the card is superb - no staining, clean borders, and bold printing.
If you've been searching for the ultimate '53 Topps Mantle, look no further.
