1940 Gum Inc Superman #27 Rescue From A Rocky Reef — Raw

Centering from the photo appears left-heavy and top-heavy — the image composition shows relatively tight left and top borders versus slightly more room on the right and bottom, estimating roughly 70/30 L-R and 65/35 T-B, but the propped angle makes precision difficult. All four corners appear visibly rounded with wear, consistent with heavy handling typical of a card of this age. Surface shows significant gloss loss overall with what appears to be light soiling or toning across the face; no obvious hard creases are definitively confirmed from this single front view, though the seller's 'Poor' self-disclosure and visible wear suggest creasing or paper stress is likely present. Given the rounded corners, gloss loss, toning, and seller-disclosed low grade, this card most likely grades in the 1-3 range; a PSA 2 GOOD is the point estimate, with a PR-FR (1) possible if back damage, creasing, or staining is more severe than the front reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~50/50 T/B) — centering is not the primary concern here. Corners show clear rounding on all four visible corners, most notably the upper-right and lower-left. Surface displays multiple visible creases — at least one prominent diagonal crease running across the lower-center of the card, plus additional surface scuffing and wear throughout. Gloss appears largely absent, consistent with heavy handling. The card is age-toned and shows overall paper stress; given the multiple creases and rounded corners this falls in the GOOD (2) to VG (3) range, with the crease severity pulling toward the lower end. Back not visible, which could further affect grade if staining or writing is present.

Centering estimate: left border ~8%, right border ~5%, top border ~10%, bottom border ~5% — card runs slightly left-heavy and top-heavy, approximately 60/40 L/R and 65/35 T/B, which alone would be acceptable, but other issues dominate. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows what appears to be a diagonal crease or fold line running through the lower-left quadrant of the image (crossing Superman's lower body area), which is a significant defect and the primary grade-limiting factor. Additional light surface wear and gloss loss are evident across the card face, consistent with 80+ years of age. The back is not visible, preventing assessment of staining, additional creases, or writing; the range is widened accordingly. This is a genuinely scarce 1940 issue and even in this mid-grade condition represents a collectible piece.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with handling wear, suggesting VG to VG-EX territory at best. Surface shows significant toning/age patina and gloss loss across the card face, typical for an 80+ year old card but still grade-relevant. No obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, but the surface texture and photo angle may be obscuring light creases; the overall presentation reads solidly VG (3) with a chance of VG-EX (4) if corners are slightly better than they appear and surface is crease-free on closer inspection. The card's scarcity is noted but does not affect grade.

Centering estimate: left border notably wider than right (~60/40 L/R); top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not extreme miscut territory. Corners appear visibly rounded on all four, consistent with significant handling wear typical of a VG card. Surface shows evident gloss loss across the face and there appear to be light creasing lines near the lower center and left areas, though the image angle makes confirmation difficult. The seller's self-disclosed VG grade aligns with what is visible — rounded corners, gloss loss, and probable light crease push this into the PSA 3 range, with PSA 2 possible if the crease is more pronounced than the photo reveals and PSA 4 if surface wear is milder than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border approximately 3mm, right border approximately 4mm (L/R roughly 55/45 acceptable); top border approximately 4mm, bottom border approximately 5mm (T/B roughly 55/45 acceptable) — centering is reasonably good for the era. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging typical of 80-year-old wax-pack cards from this set; no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle but minor surface wear and possible light handling creases cannot be ruled out. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears visible; the back is unseen so hidden defects (staining, writing, creases) could push the grade lower — range is widened accordingly.