1953 Bowman Mickey Mantle #59

Amazing early signature that overwhelms the card’s condition issues. Mick knew where to sign even as a youngster. The card itself is far from perfect but the framing is reasonable & the image is clear. Special card regardless of what the flip may say.

The eye appeal would soar if that lead M was boldly struck. This is a 1957-57 auto, which is very rare.

Auto looks a little sloppy compared to his cards signed later, but this seems like a more rare and sought after playing days auto. Centering could be a little better and there is corner and surface wear, but it looks good overall.

A bit too much rounding of the corners for my liking. Surface issues in the middle of the card. The "M" in Mickey has light spots. The auto isn't as attractive as others I've seen.

Nice looking card and nice clean autograph that is legible would love it a bit bolder(but that is a nit pick) and it is on a card that is really nice looking Add it together and I am drooling