(LOT 357)
1955 Bowman #202 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
Presented here is a spectacular PSA 8 NM-MT 1955 Bowman Mantle that has only been bested by 15 examples or a fractional 0.36% of the total 4,100+ PSA encapsulated specimens! When considering the composition of the 1955 Bowman cards and their ultra-condition sensitive wood-grain borders, it's remarkable that this offering doesn't reveal to the naked eye any noticeable border flaking. Indeed, similar to the 1962 and 1971 Topps issues, attaining high-grade 1955 Bowman subjects is truly an excruciatingly task. The rising prices of high-grade Mantle cards asserted themselves in ultra-strong fashion in Memory Lane's July 2021 Dr. Newman auction, with a PSA 9 Mint '55 Bowman Mantle fetching a record setting $210K! Interestingly enough, as is the case with virtually all 1950s/1960s issues, it's the Mickey Mantle subject that stands tall among the rest as his high-grade cardboard keepsakes continue realizing stratospheric price tags.

Mantle's classic batting pose depicts crystal clear clarity, and atypically reveals an extremely well centered image. Just as impressive is the lack of any glaring surface loss within the TV-like frame/borders that is highly popular with avid enthusiasts. Sparkling hues, pinpoint corners, and a gleaming obverse side surface are additional pack-fresh attributes justifying the assessment. Yet, it is the virtually blemish free wood-grain borders exhibiting only the slightest possible touching at the utmost corner tips that "steal the show". The Mickey Mantle cardboard craze continues to plunge ahead at a seemingly infinite level, and we cannot imagine a more rewarding accomplishment than to capture his highly coveted '55 Bowman subject in the esteemed PSA 8 grade!

MIN BID $3,500