(LOT 1368)
1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
THE MICK'S FINAL CAMPAIGN!!! The 1968 Topps Mantle reveals a strikingly similar left-handed batting pose to his 1966 Topps #50 subject, with this spectacular PSA 8 wonder meriting serious attention from any esteemed collector. Issued during The Mick's final season, it marks the end of his amazing 18-year career, which saw Mantle blast the most majestic tape measure homers ever seen on a baseball diamond. A majority of its attributes are consistent with any mint offering, including its sparkling image, crystal-clear clarity, pinpoint corners, pack-fresh surfaces, and rich hues. The only notable imperfection is the illustration's favoritism towards the right edge, a typical off-centering stigma with a myriad of 1968 Topps subjects. Recently celebrating its 56th birthday, it serves as a sheer reminder of how the Commerce Comet's remarkable MLB tenure finally came to a sad close after the 1968 campaign!

MIN BID $300
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