1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311

Wow! Like reading a putt in golf.. Sometimes you can't decide if it breaks right or left, and you quickly learn that it was right down the middle the entire time. I've already spent too much time trying to find something wrong with this card... God tier!

The overall aspects of this card are truly top-tier. The only minor flaw I notice is a slight tilt, but beyond that, the print registration and centering are exceptional. An amazing copy of an iconic piece of history.

No words.

Nearly perfect in every way. This is God Tier

Never saw a better centered '52 Mantle. Then there's the color. The corners have enough shape where I just would not care.

One of the best versions out there of this card! Anyone would be thrilled to have this as the centerpiece of their collection. Slight tilt and soft corners, particularly bottom right prevent elite top tier status.

Front pops but the back has some discoloration. But the Blues in the Front, WOW, and that centering, Wow

An exceptional specimen. This is a perfect example of why "eye appeal" is so important to the hobby.

This is the best mid-grade copy of a 1952 Topps Mantle that I have ever seen. The perfect centering, the clean surface, and the stunning color as all top tier qualities. What makes this card even better is the known provenance out of the pack to the current owner. If I ever purchased a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, I would always wish it was this example.

This is the example by which to assess all other examples irrespective of grade. Popping color. Perfect centering. Provenance from the original owner for those who know the story. Superlative card!