1953 Topps signed Mantle

FavreFan1971

I took a phone call from a friend's father last night who has a 1953 Topps Mantle signed in person from 1989. After talking on the phone I am guessing the card PSA 5 to 6 condition but here is the kicker it has a 1/4 inch by 1/8 inch piece of tape on the right border of the card. He is trying to gather a value for the card. Since I am football guy I was stumped. The Pop report shows eight PSA DNA of this card and five of them are AUTH which is where I see this one going.

Can anyone help out?

Troy

Dboneesq

Here is a discussion from last year that may help.

FavreFan1971

Thanks Doug

I actually remember reading thread awhile back. I am trying to gauge a value for him instead of thinking of removing the tape.

Dboneesq

<< <i>Thanks Doug. I actually remember reading thread awhile back. I am trying to gauge a value for him instead of thinking of removing the tape. >>



Yes, I know. I think the discussions (and reading thru the description on that eBay '52 Mantle) would lean toward the card getting graded in the 1-2 area.

mrmint23

Card Value 350-450
Auto Value 250-300

Together 650-1100...Just my Guesstimate

cwazzy

<< <i>Card Value 350-450
Auto Value 250-300

Together 650-1100...Just my Guesstimate >>



Even with the tape that seems a bit low on the card value. But then again it's not a card that I've actively tracked much.

FavreFan1971

I will try and get a scan over the following weeks but he says he has an extensive Mantle collection from 1953 to 1968 all Topps only missing the 1958 and 1963 cards.

mrmint23

Pretty nice example on ebay for 2400 but it hasnt sold.

Signed 53 Mantle