1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253

The registration and clarity stand out, especially in the face/hat. Slightly better centering and this would be firmly in the A+ zone.

Centering and that white blotch in the name bumps me hard, preventing Top Tier.

Very close but a decisive B+ as the white PD in his name and centering combine to prevent A Tier entry.

I really like the coloring and the image and the brightness of the card. But the centering is slightly off but on a horizontal card this is not as noticeable but the big turn off are all the dots/dimples. One big to right of the "Mantle" but smaller ones thru out

From normal distance I like it, and think the centering keeps it at an A-. Yet the pronounced dot in the name box drops it down one more notch to me.

Very nice registration and image. Blemish in the black name box and centering are the main issues.

Centering and mild PD in his face and the name plate caps the eye appeal here at B+. The overall look remains high, yet for me centering can't be unseen like other flaws.