(LOT 351)
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle PSA 1.5 FR
MICK IN '53!!! Mantle cards lead the way for all of the post-WWII cards in the hobby. Capturing the elusive pearl that is the 1952 Topps #311 "Holy Grail" in high-grade may be a bit of a daunting task for even those with the deepest of pockets. But behold Topps' Mickey Mantle "second-year" card, the colorful and alluring 1953 #82 featuring The Mick, peering over his shoulder as he awaits his turn at bat. The offered 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle example was graded 1.5 Fair by PSA. For all collectors, Mantle is a tough one to come by, especially in high-grade, but this '53 Topps example will surely lay the groundwork around which a 1953 set can be assembled. Build your set around this one and then trade up!

MIN BID $750