(LOT 1657)
1957 Topps #95 Signed Mickey Mantle PSA Authentic
One of Mickey Mantle's most popular cards continues to be his iconic 1957 Topps #95 subject that portrays him completing his mighty left-handed swing. Presented here just happens to be one of the finest autographed examples of "The Mick's" '57 Topps card, with this outstanding example exhibiting a bold blue ink signature situated completely on his white Yankee pinstripes (as opposed to the typical scripts somewhat extending into the "hard to read" dark areas of the card). Just as impressive as the approximate "8" script are the card's technical attributes that revealing conservative "5 EX" aesthetics. The exalted PSA population report lists only 36 autographed Mantle's and if you think that's a significant number, think again because the unsigned count stands at 6,800+ specimens!

Indeed, a signed '57 Topps Mantle represents roughly 0.5% or a fractional number of the aforementioned unsigned total, with this undervalued offering boasting unlimited investment potential. Even more impressive is the atypical near-perfect centering that only depicts an ever-so-slight favoritism towards the left edge between four clean borders. We have scoured this card and simply cannot find any glaring creases and/or surface flaws, standing tall as one of the finest eye-pleasing scripted pre-1960's Mantles extant. Considering the Commerce Comet followed up his 1956 Triple Crown season with his second consecutive MVP award in 1957, this Mantle masterpiece resides as a grand testament for that glorious celebrated campaign!
MIN BID $1,000
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