1940 Gum Inc Superman #48 Death In The Air — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~12%, right border ~8%, top border ~9%, bottom border ~8% — left/right roughly 60/40 to 65/35, top/bottom close to 55/45, so centering is workable and not a primary grade killer. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding consistent with age and handling — no sharp corners survive, placing this solidly in the VG to VG-EX range at best. Surface: a diagonal crease is visible running across the card face (most evident in the lower-center area), and there is general surface wear and gloss loss throughout consistent with heavy handling over 80+ years; the seller title does not call out a crease explicitly but it is visible in the photo. Edges: somewhat rough but normal for the era and printing method; no paper loss or tears are apparent, but the combination of rounded corners, visible crease, and significant gloss loss anchors this card in the PSA 2–3 range, with a point estimate of 3 (VG) being most defensible — a lenient eye might reach 4 if the crease proves shallower under direct examination.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not severely miscut. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with a VG-grade card; no sharp corners remain. Surface shows general gloss loss and toning typical of an 83-year-old card. There appears to be at least one light crease visible in the lower-left quadrant of the card face, consistent with the seller's 'VG' self-disclosure. Edges appear rough-cut but this is normal for the era. Back is not visible so paper quality and reverse creases cannot be assessed, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B, so centering is below NM standards but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most evident at lower-left and upper-left, consistent with heavy handling for an 84-year-old card. Surface shows significant toning/yellowing of the card stock (age-appropriate but still a grade factor), and there is visible wear and possible light creasing particularly in the mid-card area though a definitive crease cannot be confirmed without sharper imaging or back inspection. Edges appear slightly rough/frayed in places. Overall condition profile — rounded corners, toning, centering issues, and probable surface wear — places this squarely in the VG to VG-EX range; back condition and crease confirmation would be decisive for the final grade.