1954 Bowman Mickey Mantle #65

The perfectly placed pen auto is the star of the show here. The card isn’t perfect but it doesn’t need to be.

I’m a sucker for ballpoint pen autos. This one as well placed and fits nicely within the overall presentation.

When I see these cards I believe the autograph should enhance the card and the card should just be the background of the autograph. This is a very clean, legible and classic autograph and it is top notch. However it is down in fine ink and does not POP. The card is ok and has issues but it is not enhanced so to the lack of the autograph not being bold. Still a fine auto/card combo and will be great in some one’s collection just could heave been more

Colors and image are very strong. Main issues are the centering and crease through the face. Strong ballpoint auto.