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1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle Last Name in Yellow PSA 8 NM-MT
THE MICK'S FINAL CARD!!! Mickey Mantle personified the acceleration of the card hobby in the 1980s, with every cardboard representation of him now taken very seriously by the most esteemed collectors. Such is the case for this stellar PSA 8 NM-MT "Yellow Letters" offering that marks Mickey's final mainstream card issued during his illustrious playing days. The Mick's classic left-handed batting pose is pristine, portraying superb contrast and crystal-clear clarity. The relatively well-centered image does reveal a modest partiality towards the left edge, and most impressive is the fact that the iconic illustration atypically reveals no obtrusive tilt. Pinpoint corners, razor-sharp edges, near-flawless surfaces and vivid typography are the final intricacies that have earned this card its rightful assessment, with high-grade Mantle cards still spearheading the post-WWII market via a staggering number of world-record prices!

MIN BID $1,000
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