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I've thought about the set in passing but don't care to collect commons, so I never went for it. I've had these since I was a kid:
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...bsize/Doby.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ize/Raschi.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ize/Musial.jpg Got the Musial signed about 25 years ago. Last year I didn't like the way things were going with prices so I picked up this one: http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...0SGC%2040.jpeg I think clean vg or signed is where I will land on this set http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...%20Furillo.png http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit.../Rosen%202.jpg I am in the minority for the set in terms of fronts. I prefer the 1957 design for the ID data. If only the 1957 could have had the 1953 caliber pictures to go with it... http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...0Aaron%201.JPG |
Adam - Nice stuff. The stark wordless nature of the 53B make them appear more like a photograph than a baseball card. Tru dat.
However; there is something uniquely ethereal about these images. No other set I can compare it too relative to coloration, poses, camera angles and concise era-relative content. Simple perfection. Great thread. RayB |
Nice cards, Adam. Certainly an issue that works nicely with signatures!
as far as the 57s, I am in that minority as well. Love the design and the "darkness" that others seem to notice. Kind of sets it apart from the Topps and Bowman issues that preceded and proceeded the set |
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This card is the only member of the set I currently own, but I am thinking about beginning again. I honestly wouldn't mind finding a centered mid-grade Mantle right off the bat.
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Is it me, or is the 9 in the 59 on back colored in?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantl...sAAOSwZVlXu3~C |
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Not you ..... looks that way to me too. |
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The Mantle, in my limited searches for the card, does not seem to have a big centering issue like so many of the others - both commons and HOFers alike. |
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I am not a graded card guy Larry. Raw Card Review ? Paying someone to tell you what they think you should think about your cards ?
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Thanks Al I think you are right Raw Card Review, I see that in the posted image now. I thought the original poster paid $10 for the card, and I'm thinking that's a heck of a deal! But when I read the post now, he "got the card pretty cheap" and then paid Beckett $10 to insure it was authentic. I'm a little slow this AM.
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This came in a few days ago .... not a big name, but this is kinda what I am looking for in a PSA 5 for this set.
Always wanted to use this guy as a leadoff hitter in SIM ... anyone here play Diamond Mine? If so, maybe a 54 Postwar custom league is in order Attachment 243250 |
Does anyone know if there are size variations within this issue? I have seen some cards that appear a tad bit short.
Other than being altered, is there any info regarding small cuts? Thanks |
'53 Bowman color Stengel
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Not a lot to colorize, and I'm still learning how to do it in Photoshop, so be gentle in your criticism :) Tom |
Nice work!
Would have looked great as a Bowman color card |
Neal - That's a great looking Hemus! These cards are amazing.
Nice progress on the set. RayB |
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One of the things I find unique and appealing about the set is the choice, or lack thereof, of cropping certain images. |
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One of the things I find unique and appealing about the set is the choice, or lack thereof, of cropping certain images. Attachment 243986 |
If they had taken some time on the mantle card, it woild have been greatly appreciated! It seems lkme even well centered copies...are oc
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Wow! That Rush image is unbelievable! Great stuff Neal.
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one of my favorite cards from the set ... just arrived today
Attachment 245221 I am now at just under 25%, which is not a tough feat considering the grade level, but this is the first set that I have gotten to this completion percentage in a long while. I have pulled a Costanza, and have worked this set completely different than I have with other sets. |
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Great Ennis!
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Neal,
These are sweet! You need a 38 Goudey Joe D. to make your collection complete! T |
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Damn, Neal, those are some sweet cards!
Is it just me, or does campanella have a bunch of great looking cards? Collecting his basic run would be a real joy. |
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I doubt this one would interest you.
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Was waiting on that one to show up lol
Great berra! |
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I am curious what Neal can tell us about those cards and his own personal view on how he thinks they only received what they did? :confused: |
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The Campy is accurately graded, imo. Perhaps a 5.5 would be in order if this was submitted today ...... maybe a 6 on a lucky sub. The corners are solid 5 corners. |
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decided to start.
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I was going after the Dodgers team set for this issue but now they are like Pokeman -- gotta catch 'me all!
When I finished my 1971 set in near mint a couple months ago (what a beast) it was between 1957 Topps in near mint or 1953 Bowman in ex-mt or better as the next to chase. I just realized the answer was not OR but rather BOTH. Some of those 5s are so nice I'm thinking I need to do EX or higher now. This board has definitely helped me fully understand that I need to buy the card I like rather than the grade/holder. Scott |
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Attachment 248166 Based on Ted's article, I realized that this was going to be a tough card. Thankfully I am working on the set in mid grade, so the centering will have to do on this one. I haven't seen any better, except for much high grades (and price tags beyond my budget) so I was pleased to work out a deal privately |
Love the 53 Bowmans! Some players have their best card in this set, Musial, Snider, et al.
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A relaxed Yogi.
Life is good. That card is spectacular! RayB |
Heritage Auction
There are several 1953 Bowman PSA-7 cards for sale in the current Heritage auction.
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