1940 Gum Inc Superman #22 Wolves At Bay — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~10%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~8% — centering is slightly off but not catastrophically so, roughly 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, not a miscut. However, multiple significant surface issues dominate the grade: at least two visible creases are present — one diagonal crease running from the lower-left quadrant toward center, and a secondary crease visible in the lower-left corner area — both clearly legible in the image. Corners are rounded on at least three visible corners, with the lower-left showing the most wear. Overall gloss appears largely absent with heavy toning/aging throughout the card stock, consistent with an 80+ year old raw card. The card stock appears intact with no tears or paper loss visible, but the combination of multiple creases, rounded corners, and significant surface wear places this firmly in the GOOD (2) to VG (3) range; the creases are the primary grade-killer preventing a higher estimate.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — approximately 62/38 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is not ideal but not catastrophic. More concerning are the corners: all four show visible rounding, with the top-left corner appearing the most worn; no corner retains a sharp point. Surface shows significant toning/aging consistent with an 80+ year old card and there is noticeable overall gloss loss. No obvious hard crease is visible in this photo, but the surface texture and general wear suggest possible light creasing that a physical inspection would reveal. The card has the characteristic aged buff/cream background typical of surviving 1940 Gum Inc. Superman cards; no paper loss, tears, or writing are evident, keeping it out of the PR-GOOD range, but the rounded corners and gloss loss place this firmly in the VG to VG-EX range. Back cannot be assessed from this image, which may reveal additional creases or staining.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, most pronounced at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with a VG card. Surface shows significant toning/foxing across the entire face, particularly in the upper portion and along edges, and there is evident gloss loss throughout. No sharp creases are clearly visible in this photo but the overall surface wear and corner rounding firmly place this in the VG-to-VG-EX range at best; the heavy toning and corner wear push it toward VG (3). The card's age (84 years) and this level of preservation are typical for the set. Back condition is unknown and could further affect the grade.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, centering is not the primary issue. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with heavy handling typical of a GD-VG card. Surface shows significant toning/aging across the entire card face, and there is a visible diagonal crease running through the upper-left quadrant area, consistent with the seller's 'GD' self-disclosure. Gloss is largely gone. The card appears structurally intact with no tears or paper loss visible, but the combination of rounded corners, visible crease, and heavy surface wear places this firmly in the VG (3) to GOOD (2) range; back cannot be assessed from this image which widens the range slightly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approx 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 top-bottom), making horizontal centering a meaningful concern. Corners appear rounded with visible wear on all four, consistent with heavy handling typical of this era — no sharp points visible. Surface shows general toning/aging with what appears to be gloss loss across much of the card face; the image also suggests possible light creasing or surface wrinkling in the upper portion, though the scan resolution makes this difficult to confirm definitively. Given the rounded corners, evident centering issues, apparent gloss loss, and age-related surface wear consistent with a 1940 card, a VG (3) estimate is most likely, with VG-EX (4) possible if the surface is cleaner than the scan suggests, and GOOD (2) possible if creasing is confirmed.