For sale is a version 2/B 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Rookie Card. Please judge pictures for yourself, for condition and authenticity questions. Please message me if you have any questions. But I have brought this card to several card shows and stores and have been given this response.
2 out of the 3 collectors I spoke to, gave me this list below, for things to look for. The 3rd said, cant say for 100% certainty its real. Because it's missing the white pixel on the top left of the card. He also said, the white pixel is NOT on every type 2 Mantle authentic so there is a 50/50 chance.I didnt accept the offers because of the information they gave me below. This is some information, 2 out the 3 collectors provided me: 1 The black border on the top right, doesnt end perfectly and leaves a tip to the right.
2 The top right of the border on the nameplate is not as sharp. 3 The e in Mantles signature ends sharply. 4 The border around the Yankees logo, on the type 2/B is not as prominent and bold. 5 On the back of the card the T in throws right lines up perfectly with the "S" on the line below in DiMaggios.6 Though faded the stitching, on the baseball under the Yankees logo are pointing in the right direction. 8 The fading and cracking of the card shows it is an old card with normal wear.
9 The bold colors, solid brown paper stock with bold black writing and red printing on back of card. UPDATE WITH LIGHT: I was asked to get a light to shine it on the back of the card. I don't know if I got the right bulb or not.
But I did put a light, on the back of the card. And the light, did not shine thru the back. The item "1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Rookie Card #311" is in sale since Sunday, February 3, 2019. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Sports Trading Cards\Baseball Cards". The seller is "cornerstoretradingcards" and is located in New Castle, Delaware.
This item can be shipped to United States.