This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2010
No matter how many times you see a ‘53 Bowman Color issue of "The Mick", its brilliance never ceases to amaze. Just beginning to blossom into a perennial All-Star, Mantle was quickly helping Yankee fans heal from the loss of Joe DiMaggio to retirement. The offered example is one of the most popular cards in the hobby and presents itself well, with bold color comprising that familiar Mantle image, sufficiently centered but with a preference toward the bottom edge. Two of the corners appear superior to the SGC 84 NM 7 assessment, while the reverse is well printed and far less toned than is typical with '53 Bowman Color issues. A great card for any collector’s set!