(LOT 1042)
"Unique for the Grade" 1953 Bowman B&W #1 Gus Bell PSA 9 MINT – "POP 1": Highest Graded PSA Example!
"POP 1"; HIGHEST GRADED!!!... This miraculous PSA 9 MINT 1953 Bowman Black & White #1 Gus Bell just happens to be the SOLE and HIGHEST GRADED PSA example, standing alone at the top of the PSA Pop chart as the finest of its kind! An irrefutable unique for the grade marvel, it is no secret amongst sophisticated collectors as to the excruciating chore of finding any #1 subject in MINT condition. This is due to collectors placing their cards in checklist number order, with the #1 subject residing at the top of the stack and easily subjected to rubber band damage, sunlight wear or any additional elements.

Regarding Gus Bell, the 1953 campaign just happened to be his finest season in his formidable five-year career. 1953 would be his inaugural campaign in the Queen City, and the hard-hitting outfielder didn't disappoint the Cincinnati fans, belting 30 homers, knocking in 105 runs and posting a stellar .300 batting average. This "POP 1" masterpiece is the perfect testament for Bell's greatest season, boasting a host of pack-fresh attributes including a crystal-clear left-handed batting pose, fine centering with only the slightest hint of partiality towards the upper left edges, exceptional contrast, pinpoint corners and immaculate surfaces. Its only notable imperfection is a somewhat rough factory cut left edge that is a common occurrence for numerous '53 Bowman subjects. The undisputed best of the best, it reigns supreme on the illustrious PSA census report, meriting a final resting place in any world-class PSA Registered '53 Bowman compilation!

MIN BID $1,000
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