Just Another 1952 Mantle PSA 9

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Just scanned those examples wothout looking at flips...the 9 is by far the best...the 86 at the end was 2nd best to me!

Hard for me to tell because some of the scans are really overbright (the 9 is radioactive) so it's not a direct comparison. Not directed at Pete but I don't know why when it's so obvious that different scan settings yield different results, that people are always ready, willing and able to make comparisons from scans alone.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Hard for me to tell because some of the scans are really overbright (the 9 is radioactive) so it's not a direct comparison. Not directed at Pete but I don't know why when it's so obvious that different scan settings yield different results, that people are always ready, willing and able to make comparisons from scans alone.

Pertinent point

[oldjudge]

I liked the 86 the best. I'm not a fan of the no line at the bottom of the logo variety.

[Stonepony]

I'm in the SGC 86 boat too

[irv]

Man, SGC grades tough!

84 then 86 for me, aside from the 9.

[TheNightmanCometh]

PSA 9 for me, but that last SGC is close

[irv]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

PSA 9 for me, but that last SGC is close

I edited my post, but I read it as "the best, other than the 9"?

[Jdoggs]

I like the psa 8 ending in 511 the best because of it’s sharp corners and white clean borders.
Not counting the psa 9 which is obviously the best.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I liked the 86 the best. I'm not a fan of the no line at the bottom of the logo variety.

Learn something new every day. I had no idea there were line and no line variations on this card. I agree with you that the line versions look better.

But Evan's 9 is still, by far, the best card in the batch posted.

[Peter_Spaeth]

That's the most obvious difference between the two variations but there are a few other subtle ones as well.

[iowadoc77]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Learn something new every day. I had no idea there were line and no line variations on this card. I agree with you that the line versions look better.

But Evan's 9 is still, by far, the best card in the batch posted.

Didn't know this either. Had t look at mine which is certainly not in this group grade wise, but is missing the line under the logo.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Learn something new every day. I had no idea there were line and no line variations on this card. I agree with you that the line versions look better.

But Evan's 9 is still, by far, the best card in the batch posted.

You've got me in stitches now. Left or right, I'm not sure which one.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bengoughingforawhile

you've got me in stitches now. Left or right, i'm not sure which one.

lol.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I am now convinced that a fetish for perfect centering is a manifestation of OCD.

Quite a few of the cards Matt posted look very nicely centered to me.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I liked the 86 the best. I'm not a fan of the no line at the bottom of the logo variety.

+1. I always preferred the version with the line at the bottom and the curled "e" at the end of the signature. They always seem richer in eye appeal.

[irv]

Copy and Paste, not me.

The Two Types Of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Cards
I mentioned earlier how I love the subtle nuances about cards that make them special. Here is a prime example.

As if the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card wasn’t already great enough, there are actually two different types to keep things interesting.

While neither is more valuable than the other (given they’re in the exact same condition), it’s still fun to hunt down their differences.

Let’s take a look:

There is a pixel missing in the lower left border of the Type 1 giving it a rounded look.
The name badge on the Type 1 bleeds yellow along its bottom.
The ‘e’ in Mantle’s facsimile on the Type 1 curves upwards where on the Type 2 it ends sharply.
The overall color scheme of the Type 1 is darker and more rich. The background coloration is obviously different but even his cap, skin tones, and bat are as well.
There is a blue pixel missing in the upper left background on the Type 2.
The border around the Yankees logo on the Type 2 is not as prominent and bold.
The border around the nameplate on the Type 2 is not as sharp. Look at how jagged it appears all the way around.
The upper black horizontal border of the Type 2 slightly overlaps the vertical borders.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card Type 1 and Type 2 Comparison

So those were some of the main differences on the front sides.

But there are still more on the reverse sides.

Article link, about a 1/3rd of the way down.
https://www.oldsportscards.com/micke...e-rookie-card/