1940 Gum Inc Superman #48 Death In The Air

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.

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 ~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.

Card is encapsulated in a PSA slab graded VG-EX 4, and the visual evidence is consistent with that grade. Centering estimate: left border slightly wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable for the grade. Corners show visible rounding consistent with a VG-EX 4; no sharp points remain but corners are not heavily blunted. Surface shows some light toning and gloss reduction typical of this 1940 Gum Inc. issue, with no obvious heavy creases visible through the slab window, though a light surface crease cannot be fully ruled out. Overall the card's condition aligns well with PSA's VG-EX 4 standard — confirmed slab grade is accepted as the definitive assessment here.