(LOT 78)
1962 Topps #200 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
PACK-FRESH MANTLE!!! In 1962, Topps chose a classic Mantle portrait image for their ultra-condition-sensitive wood-grain border compilation. The wood-grain borders and edging magnify even the slightest surface flaws, similar to the 1955 Bowman and 1971 Topps issues. No wonder only 0.3% of the 6,500+ PSA encapsulated examples have been graded higher than this PSA 8 marvel. The '62 season would represent Mickey Mantle's final World Series title, with The Mick claiming his third and final AL MVP Award via his 30 round trippers, .321 batting average and .605 slugging percentage. His stoic portrait image depicts brilliant facial tints, with the classic pose well projected via the immaculate powder blue sky setting. The fine horizontal centering is slightly compromised by the image favoring the right edge, and most significantly, the borders/edges have retained a majority of their original wood-grain hue!

MIN BID $3,000
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