1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #39 — Raw

Centering estimated at approximately 70/30 left-to-right (slightly left-heavy) and 75/25 top-to-bottom (top-heavy), placing centering in the VG-NM range but not disqualifying on its own. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle (top-right and bottom-right appear softened), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and light handling wear but no obvious creases are visible from this photo, which if confirmed on back would support the higher end of the range. Edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for A&BC British issue cards of this era and should not be over-penalized; the back cannot be assessed from this image, widening the range accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely miscut. All four corners show visible rounding/wear, particularly the upper-left and lower-right corners which appear more blunted; this is consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning/yellowing on borders typical of A&BC British issue aging, and there is modest gloss loss across the face. No obvious hard creases are visible in this photo though the card stock looks somewhat soft/worn; edges appear slightly rough but that is normal for A&BC cuts. Overall condition indicators (corner rounding, toning, gloss loss) point to a 4 VG-EX as the most likely grade, with a 3 VG possible if hidden surface creases exist and a 5 EX possible if corners are better than they appear in this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-bottom), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the photo (lower-left and upper-left appear softer), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning/age wear typical of A&BC British issues, with slight gloss loss visible but no obvious creases detected in this image. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, though the back is unseen and A&BC cards frequently exhibit paper quality issues on reverse; range widened accordingly to account for hidden surface or back condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly larger than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably decent for this issue. Corners: the visible corners show some light rounding, particularly the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the scan angle could hide light surface wear. Edges appear intact without major chipping or fraying, which is typical for A&BC stock. The card sits in what looks like a protective sleeve adding slight framing distortion; back condition and any hidden surface creases cannot be assessed, widening the range accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. Corners appear to show light rounding on at least the visible lower corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; upper corners are harder to assess due to image angle and watermark. Surface shows some print texture typical of A&BC British issues with no obvious creases visible, though the COM watermark obscures the lower-center region where surface flaws could hide. Gloss appears moderate with slight wear; no major staining or tears evident, but the photo resolution and watermark prevent confident assessment of subtle surface issues — range is widened accordingly.