(LOT 92)
1964 Topps #50 Mickey Mantle PSA 9 MINT
MINT 64 MANTLE!!! It is virtually inconceivable that PSA has encapsulated 8,500-plus 1964 Topps Mickey Mantle cards with only a SOLE "Gem Mint 10" example listed on their prestigious "Pop" Chart. Such is the case for the highly coveted 1964 Topps Mantle #50 subject, presented here in a breathtaking PSA Mint 9 holder and bested by only a SINGLE copy. Synonymous with "The Mick's" unparalleled mammoth round-trippers, this remarkable offering has withstood the test of time, somehow defying 58 years of potential wear to retain nearly its entire original pristine factory-issued qualities.

The classic batting stance that is so popular with Mantle enthusiasts exhibits crystal clear clarity and stellar contrast, with the image extremely well-centered between four blinding white borders and revealing no glaring tilt, a common stigma for '64 Topps subjects. Scintillating corners could draw blood from their ultra-sharp tips, both surfaces are nearly immaculate, and the verso exhibits vivid text registration. After fully scrutinizing this card, it becomes clearly obvious why there is only a single PSA "Gem Mint 10" specimen extant. One of the most remarkable '64 Topps Mantles you will ever come across, its pristine aesthetics justify the super scarce assessment, with only 0.5% of the 8,500 PSA-encapsulated examples fortunate enough to achieve the hallowed "MINT 9" grade. Most would agree that this magnificent cardboard heirloom depicts virtually every expected pack-fresh attribute, substantiating why it is destined to become the centerpiece of any world-class 1964 Topps or Mantle compilation!
MIN BID $20,000
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