1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50

The defects announce themselves at once. A crease occupies the upper left with little discretion, the corners show the marks of considerable handling, and a band of soiling and surface wear along the left edge proves difficult to set aside. Taken together, these interruptions leave the card with only ordinary visual presence for the issue… it’s very serviceable, yet far from distinguished.

creases and creases and stains. Oh My. Nice color and nice and bright and a respectable image. But all held back by the creases and stains that for me are to big to ignore

A bit too much surface and corner wear. Off-centered. Central image still displays well.

Enjoyable image without issues on Jackie himself, which is key. The centering and corner wear alongside that one prominent wrinkle in the top left red are areas for upgrade.