People can talk about the double print all they want, the card is not nearly available in eye appealing condition to satisfy demand.
It's a beautiful image in the inaugural Topps set-- the company that would dominate the hobby for decades to come-- of the athlete that became an icon and hero to many.
We can dissect all the reasons why, some due to sheer good fortune, some due to genetic gifts-- that Mickey Mantle became the immense star he did. But he was. And the card is what it is: a very desired piece. It is the the key in the first Topps set.
That said, I think the Bowman RC is immensely underrated. It is a beast to find with eye appeal.
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