1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #41 — Raw

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Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom — centering is off horizontally, which is common for A&BC issues but still penalizes grade. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/wear visible at this resolution, with the upper-left and lower-left appearing softer than the right-side corners, consistent with light-to-moderate handling. Surface and gloss: the image artwork area appears relatively clean with acceptable color vibrancy for a 1966 A&BC issue; no creases are visible in the scan but the photo does not allow definitive ruling out of light surface creases. Edges appear intact without major chipping or tears, though the rough-cut nature typical of A&BC issues is noted and not penalized; the back is unseen, limiting precision — range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging across the face typical of A&BC British printings. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, but the overall wear pattern and corner rounding firmly place this in the VG (3) range; the back is unseen and could push toward VG-EX (4) if clean, or toward GOOD (2) if creased.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65-70% left / 30-35% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top/bottom) — off-center left-to-right but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right appear softer), consistent with a VG-EX range card. Surface shows some gloss loss and light toning typical of A&BC British issues of this era; no obvious creases are visible in this scan but the image resolution limits certainty. Edges appear reasonably clean with normal rough-cut texture expected for A&BC printings; back condition is unknown and could adjust the grade downward.

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), so centering is off but not catastrophically miscut - no adjacent card printing visible. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with honest use wear. Surface shows some toning/yellowing typical of A&BC stock and the image area appears reasonably intact with no obvious heavy creases visible from this angle, though subtle surface wear cannot be ruled out. The seller's '4fl' notation likely indicates four flaws or front-only defects; combined with the corner rounding this lands in VG-EX to EX territory, with VG-EX (4) as the point estimate pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), so centering is off but not severely miscut - no adjacent card printing visible. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left appear softer), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The card shows toning/yellowing on the white borders typical of this A&BC British issue, and there is moderate gloss loss visible across the surface. No obvious creases are detectable from this single photo, but the image resolution and plastic holder reflection limit a definitive surface read - a crease cannot be ruled out, which is why the floor is set at 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly tighter than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B), suggesting off-center but not miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in this shot (upper left and lower right appear softened), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some loss of gloss and what appears to be light toning or wear on the white borders, common for A&BC British issues of this era. No obvious creases are visible from this photo angle, but the image resolution and slight sleeve glare prevent a confident read on surface micro-creases or back condition, warranting a wider range; the label obstruction at the bottom also limits full corner assessment.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom), indicating off-center but not miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and there appears to be light soiling or toning across portions of the card face, and the edges show some roughness typical of A&BC cuts but also consistent with handling wear. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, though the image resolution limits a definitive call on fine surface creases; the overall wear pattern and corner rounding point most strongly to a PSA 3 VG, with the range extended to 4 VG-EX if corners are slightly better than they appear, or down to 2 GOOD if hidden creases or staining exist on the reverse.

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), so centering is passable but off. All four corners show visible rounding/softening — no sharp points remain, which is consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The card surface shows general gloss loss and toning typical of A&BC British issues of this era. There are no clearly visible hard creases in the image but the overall surface wear and corner condition suggest moderate handling; a crease on the back cannot be ruled out from this single-side photo. Card edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for A&BC cut quality and not penalized heavily.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~65/35, T/B ~55/45, indicating off-center but not miscut. Corners appear rounded on at least two visible corners (top-left and bottom-left show rounding consistent with VG range). Surface shows visible color fading and what appears to be general wear/gloss loss across the face; the card exhibits age toning typical of A&BC issues but some loss beyond normal. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo angle, though the image resolution and angle make it difficult to rule out light surface creases. Overall presentation suggests a VG (3) with the possibility of VG-EX (4) if corners are better than they appear, or GOOD (2) if a crease is hiding on the surface or back.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~60-65% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, approximately 70/30 L/R and 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically miscut; no adjacent card printing visible on edges. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right appear blunted), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with some light toning/aging typical of A&BC British issues; no obvious creases are visible in this scan but soft focus limits certainty. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chipping or tears visible; the rough-cut character typical of A&BC printing is present and not penalized. Overall condition appears to land in the VG-EX (4) to EX (5) range, with the off-centering and corner wear being the primary grade limiters.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not miscut territory. All four corners show visible rounding, with the bottom corners appearing more worn than the top; no sharp corners are evident at this resolution. Surface shows some toning/aging consistent with a 1966 British issue, and there is mild gloss loss across the face but no obvious creases or staining are detectable. The back is not visible and corner wear is difficult to assess precisely from this single angled photo, so the range is widened accordingly — a crease on the back or heavier corner damage could push this toward a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, consistent with a handled vintage card; no sharp points visible at this resolution. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks but the rough-cut A&BC stock makes precise assessment difficult. Surface shows no obvious creases from this angle, gloss appears moderate with some age-appropriate wear; the lower portion of the card has a slightly washed appearance possibly from glare or surface scuffing. As a British A&BC issue, paper quality and print characteristics differ from Topps originals, and some toning is expected — no severe staining visible. Without a back scan and corner macro shots, a range of EX to EX-MT (PSA 5–6) seems most defensible, with 5 as the point estimate given the visible corner softening.