Presented is a true grail piece for advanced collectors—the iconic 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card in a breathtaking PSA MINT 9. Widely recognized as one of the most important and desirable cards in the entire hobby, this stunning early image captures the youthful promise of a legend in the making. Boasting razor-sharp corners, exceptional centering, bold color contrast, and clean surfaces front and back, this elite specimen ranks among the finest known examples in existence. With only one graded higher, this card represents the pinnacle of postwar baseball card collecting and an irreplaceable cornerstone for any world-class portfolio.