1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311

Tape and paper loss

Okay… you have to think about how collectors used to handle their cards. Even though the tape is an eyesore, the vibrant color and decent centering still give it a certain charm! But if you have to have sexy time in the dark, she’s not hot. This card hit a lot of branches falling out the ugly tree.

I hate tape (I understand it especially the way were when we were kids. Extra shame as the card itself has good color and a nice image and the face POPs but the tape and so much of it is to much for me. And do not turn the card over or you will see so much paper loss. BUT it is a Mantle and the Holy Grail at that

I'd love to see where this guy was kept with the tape, maybe in a scrapbook or album, or on a wall. The image is still there and that blue is still humming.