(LOT 347)
1953 Bowman Color #59 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
While the immortal Mickey "Charles" Mantle has a myriad of eye pleasing cardboard issues to choose from, sophisticated enthusiasts would soundly agree that one of his most aesthetically superior cards remains his 1953 Bowman keepsake. With that in mind, offered here is an outstanding PSA 8 NM-MT specimen of Mantle's highly coveted 1953 Bowman card, with PSA's prestigious "pop" chart listing only 30 or 1.1% of the nearly 2,800 encapsulated copies graded higher! It's no secret that the immortal Mickey Mantle rules the post-WWII card market, primarily due to the mystique of his iconic 1952 Topps card as well as his unparalleled power. The "Mick" was the quintessential idol for millions of young aspiring American boys, and his supernatural-like tape-measure home runs as well as his seven world championships both justify why his cardboard stature continues to escalate at an infinite level.

The Mantle card market has never been "hotter", with record breaking prices being realized seemingly each and every day. His Cooperstown worthy batting image portrays near-immaculate contrast, impeccable clarity, and vivid hues as the Goliath-like switch hitter completes his mighty right-handed swing. The hallowed image reveals superb centering only revealing a modest favoritism toward the left edge. A nearly pack-fresh offering, highlights include a super eye pleasing powder blue background, virtually flawless surfaces, super-clean borders and sharp right-angled corners. We cannot even begin to emphasize the continuous soaring market prices for hallowed Cooperstown inductees from the '50s and '60s, and as hobbyists are well aware of, the "Commerce Comet" easily paves the way for this staggering escalation. Now is your golden opportunity to emulate "The Mick" himself, and hit a mammoth home run of your own by seizing this world-class PSA 8 NM-MT memento that has always been a collector favorite!

MIN BID $5,000