(LOT 830)
1955 Bowman #202 Mickey Mantle PSA 7 NM
NEAR-MINT MICKEY!!!... Presented here is a stellar PSA 7 NM 1955 Bowman Mantle that has retained a majority of its original wood-grain border. When considering the composition of the 1955 Bowman cards and their ultra-condition-sensitive borders, it's remarkable that this offering only reveals a diminutive surface abrasion on the right edge with light touches at the corners. Mantle's classic batting pose depicts fine resolution and contrast as he completes his mighty swing, boasting his road gray Yankee flannels. The well-centered image lightly favors the lower edge with no glaring surface blemishes evident. Extremely minor, but even corner wear is consistent with the assessment, and the sparkling hues and gleaming surfaces are the final superlatives supporting the seldom-surfacing near-mint assessment. As the sole Mantle mainstream card issued in 1955 due to contractual issues with Topps, it merits serious attention from even the most discerning of collectors!

MIN BID $2,000
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