1956 Topps Mickey Mantle #135

Centering and corner wear hold this card back.

Presentable despite obvious corner rounding

Off-centered with some surface issues.

card is some ones proud baby. But the border wear and surface wear hold back the true beauty of this baby

A rougher copy but centered one. The edges and surface show the love. The color stays strong.

Obvious corner wear with centering being off a little too much for me keeps the card at a B-

The Mick's smiling portrait and leaping play can be enjoyed without jarring issues such as creases or PD, which is clutch. Centering and organic corner wear impair eye appeal a bit.

A clean, problem-free surface and imagery lead to eye appeal that hangs in the B Tier for me. Centering is the main aspect that impacts aesthetics, followed by corner wear.