This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2025
Aside from his legendary 1952 Topps issue, few Mickey Mantle images are more recognizable than "The Commerce Comet" on his 1953 Bowman Color card, displaying an off-center image of the young Mantle completing his right-handed swing against a blue-purple sky. Having just completed his first full season, the 20-year-old phenom didn't flash the power numbers that would become common later in his career, but his .311 batting average placed him 3rd in the American League. Offered is a spectacular PSA 8 example that has a perfectly registered image with accurate centering that is rare for the issue. The corners and edges easily meet or exceed NM/MT standards, and the reverse shows the usual light toning but is blemish-free. A wonderfully impressive example to anchor a world-class collection.