A JOE ASTROTH from the 1953 BOWMAN COLOR set, card #82. This is a great addition to any PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS collection. Graded by Mint Condition: 5 A light surface scuff on the Bottom Right near the inner border and minor corner softening limit this well-preserved vintage card to a high collector grade. Centering: 8 / 10Front: Front borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Corners: 4 / 10Front: Bottom Right corner shows minor softening at the tip, while the remaining corners remain exceptionally sharp for the vintage era. Back: All four corners display light, uniform fiber softening consistent with vintage cardboard stock. Edges: 8 / 10Front: Edges are crisp with only minor natural factory rough cutting along the top and bottom borders. Back: All reverse edges are clean and well-defined with no notable chipping. Surface: 7 / 10Front: Bottom Right area near the inner black border shows a light surface scuff, while the main photographic portrait retains strong gloss and color clarity. Back: The reverse surface is clean and clear of wax stains, writing, or creasing, exhibiting natural vintage cardboard toning. Please pay for multiple cards in ONE payment. You will receive the card in the title and picture. If the title and picture are not the same, you will receive the card pictured. All single cards are pictured front and back. Please take a close look at the pictures for any condition issues. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Shipping and HandlingStandard Shipping: $6.50 for the first card, additional cards are free. Please note, this card will not ship encased. The grades are for your information and allow you to more accurately purchase your ideal collectible.
