1987-88 LEAF
MICKEY MANTLE
FINAL GRADE
9
MINT
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1987-88
Company
LEAF
Name
MICKEY MANTLE
Set
HALL OF FAME GREATS
Number
#H1
Summary
This 1987 Leaf Hall of Fame Greats Mickey Mantle card presents in exceptional condition, earning a Mint grade of 9. The card exhibits outstanding preservation across all grading criteria, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors.
The centering is excellent, appearing perfectly balanced on both the front and back, which significantly contributes to its high aesthetic appeal. All four corners are remarkably sharp, retaining their original factory integrity without any signs of wear or softening. Similarly, the edges are pristine, free from any chipping or fraying, maintaining their crisp, factory-cut appearance.
The surface of the card is clean and vibrant, showcasing the artwork with clarity and gloss. While a Mint 9 grade allows for one very minor flaw, this card's surface is largely unblemished. The print quality is superb, with rich colors and sharp imagery, further enhancing the card's overall presentation and confirming its superior condition.
The centering is excellent, appearing perfectly balanced on both the front and back, which significantly contributes to its high aesthetic appeal. All four corners are remarkably sharp, retaining their original factory integrity without any signs of wear or softening. Similarly, the edges are pristine, free from any chipping or fraying, maintaining their crisp, factory-cut appearance.
The surface of the card is clean and vibrant, showcasing the artwork with clarity and gloss. While a Mint 9 grade allows for one very minor flaw, this card's surface is largely unblemished. The print quality is superb, with rich colors and sharp imagery, further enhancing the card's overall presentation and confirming its superior condition.
Subgrades
Centering
9
Excellent centering on both the front and back of the card, appearing nearly perfect to the naked eye. The image is precisely framed within the borders, showcasing exceptional manufacturing consistency.
Corners
9
All four corners are sharp and crisp, exhibiting virtually no wear or softening. They retain their factory-fresh appearance with no visible dings or fuzzing, consistent with a Mint grade.
Edges
9
The edges are clean and well-defined, showing no signs of chipping, fraying, or nicks. They maintain their original factory cut with excellent precision around the entire perimeter.
Surface
9
The card's surface is clean and glossy, free from scratches, indentations, or print defects. A very minor, almost imperceptible surface flaw may be present upon extremely close inspection, consistent with the Mint grade definition.
Print Quality
9
The print quality is outstanding, with vibrant colors and sharp focus on the player image and text. There are no noticeable print dots, color misregistration, or other manufacturing imperfections that detract from the card's visual appeal.
