(LOT 1119)
1958 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle BVG 8 NM-MT
MANTLE!!! You'll get no arguments from elite enthusiasts regarding Mickey Mantle's supreme status as the king of the post-WWII card market. His 1952 Topps rookie card has unquestionably elevated him to unparalleled prestige with hobbyists scrambling to obtain his most eclectic cardboard artifacts from the 1950s. One of those highly sought-after collectibles is Mantle's 1958 Topps gem presented here in an absolutely stunning BVG NM-MT 8 holder. The autumn orange background strongly emanates Mantle's classic portrait pose that portrays superb facial hues. No surface flaws are evident, the sharp perimeter includes four strong corner tips, and the classic image is relatively well-centered between four dazzling white borders. As nice an 8 we have ever seen!

MIN BID $1,500
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