(LOT 41)
1964 Topps #50 Mickey Mantle PSA 9 MINT
MINT MICK!!!... It is virtually inconceivable that PSA could encapsulate nearly 5,300 1964 Topps Mickey Mantle cards with only a SOLE "Gem Mint 10" example listed on their prestigious "pop" chart. Such is the case for the highly coveted 1964 Topps Mantle #50 subject, presented here in a breathtaking PSA Mint 9 holder and bested by only a SINGLE copy! Synonymous with "The Mick's" unparalleled mammoth round trippers, this remarkable memento has withstood the test of time, somehow defying over 50-years of potential wear to retain nearly its entire original pristine factory issued qualities. The classic batting stance that is so popular with Mantle enthusiasts exhibits crystal clear clarity and strong contrast, with the image extremely well-centered between four blinding white borders. Scintillating corners could draw blood from their ultra-sharp tips, both surfaces are seemingly immaculate, and the verso exhibits vivid text registration. After fully scrutinizing this card, it becomes clearly obvious why there is only a single PSA "Gem Mint 10" specimen extant. Most would agree that this magnificent cardboard heirloom depicts virtually every expected "pack-fresh" attribute, justifying why it is destined to become the centerpiece of any world-class '64 Topps or Mantle compilation!

MIN BID $2,500