(LOT 147)
1955 Bowman #202 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
PSA 8 BOWMAN MICK!!! Presented here is an outstanding PSA 8 NM-MT 1955 Bowman Mantle that has been bested by only 15 of the approximate 4,400 PSA encapsulated specimens! When considering the composition of the 1955 Bowman cards and their highly condition-sensitive wood-grain borders, it's remarkable that this offering reveals minimal border flaking and wear. Similar to the 1962 and 1971 Topps issues, attaining high-grade 1955 Bowman subjects can be an excruciating task. The rising prices of high-grade 1955 Bowman Mickey Mantle cards continue to escalate with Memory Lane having sold a recent example for $375K in 2021 and another in 2022 for upwards of $342,000! Remarkable! Mantle's classic batting pose depicts crystal-clear clarity and atypically reveals a virtually perfectly centered image. Just as impressive is the lack of any glaring surface loss within the brown borders, with only some slight wear along the upper and lower edge, and one miniscule chip along the left edge. Sparkling hues, square corners and clean surfaces are additional pack-fresh attributes justifying the high-end assessment. As the only Mickey Mantle mainstream card issued in 1955, this PSA 8 masterpiece is the one for you!

MIN BID $3,000
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