(LOT 136)
1965 Topps #350 Signed Mickey Mantle PSA 5 EX; Auto 8 NM-MT
MID-GRADE SIGNED MICK!!! Presented here is a breathtaking 1965 Topps signed Mickey Mantle, boasting a PSA 5 card assessment and PSA 8 NM-MT autograph. One of only three examples at this highly coveted mid-grade plateau, it has been bested by a paltry six PSA specimens! Since 2021, we have seen four separate sales for PSA 9 MINT unsigned '65 Topps Mantles in the $36K range, with PSA listing 57 9 MINT copies on their population report. Now consider that PSA lists only 50 autographed examples, for which this particular offering outdistances a majority of its inferior counterparts with regard to visual appeal and its PSA 5 assessment. While its extremely low population report status is a noteworthy achievement, most significantly, its compelling visual appeal, including a crystal-clear image, vibrant hues, somewhat fine centering, bright white borders, relatively clean surfaces, and bold blue Sharpie under-graded signature affixed across Mantle's classic Yankee pinstripes, all combine to place this Mick marvel into a top 10% eye appeal tier. Indeed, its true value cannot be determined via prior pricing points due to the small sampling of aesthetically brilliant peers remotely comparable with this offering's sensational presentation!

MIN BID $2,000
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