1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #43

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approx 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - horizontal centering is noticeably off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at upper-left and lower-left, consistent with significant handling wear. Surface shows scattered dirt/grime marks and toning across the card face, with some light creasing or surface stress visible particularly in the lower portion; gloss appears largely absent. Edges show some roughness typical of A&BC cuts but also general wear. The overall condition profile - rounded corners, surface soiling, gloss loss - places this firmly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) unlikely given the corner rounding and surface issues, and GOOD (2) possible if the surface stress resolves to a crease under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — within acceptable range, no miscut evident. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible at the upper corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially retained with some dulling visible, and minor toning/aging is present on the cream borders which is typical for this British issue. No creases are visible from the front in this photo, but the back is unseen and A&BC cards of this vintage often show reverse wear; the range is widened accordingly to account for hidden surface or reverse issues.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and there appears to be light toning/soiling across the card face; a faint crease or surface wrinkle is suggested near the upper left area though photo resolution limits certainty. Edges appear reasonably intact for a vintage A&BC issue, with expected rough-cut texture normal for this print run. Back condition is unknown and could shift the grade; the range of 2–4 reflects genuine uncertainty about crease severity and any reverse-side issues.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — within acceptable range, no severe off-center or miscut visible. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with possible very light wear on one or two corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible. Card back is not shown, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened; hidden back condition or corner rounding could push the grade toward the lower end of the range.