1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #47 — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~4mm — approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, so centering itself is not catastrophic but slightly off. The primary grade-limiting factors are the lower-left corner, which shows evident paper loss or crushing (dark spot/chip visible), and the lower-right corner which also shows rounding and wear; upper corners appear marginally better but still soft with rounding consistent with VG-range handling. Surface shows some general gloss loss and light toning across the card face typical of this 55-year-old British issue. Edges appear rough-cut but this is normal production variation for A&BC cards and should not be over-penalized. Overall corner/surface wear profile points to a PSA 3 VG as the most likely grade, with a realistic floor of 2 if the lower-left corner damage is more significant than visible here, and a ceiling of 4 VG-EX only if corners are less rounded than the photo suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is noticeably off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding and wear on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left are the most visible), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning and possible light handling wear but no immediately obvious hard creases are visible in the image, though the photo angle and resolution make it difficult to rule out light surface creases entirely. Edges appear reasonably intact given the A&BC vintage cut quality; gloss loss is apparent but moderate. The oblique photo angle and sleeve glare prevent confident assessment of the surface and corners, warranting a widened range — a raw grade of 4 (VG-EX) is most probable.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, approximating L/R ~65/35 and T/B ~55/45 – moderate off-center but not miscut. Corners: all four show visible rounding and softening consistent with VG-EX to EX range; no sharp points visible. Surface: the CoMC watermark obscures the centre, but surrounding areas show moderate gloss loss and some light surface wear; no obvious heavy creases are apparent though a subtle stress line cannot be ruled out in the lower-left quadrant. Edges appear rough-cut in keeping with A&BC period norms. The watermark obstruction and perspective angle prevent confident assessment of creasing and fine corner detail, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — off-center but not miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at lower-left and upper-left, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or chips visible, though the rough-cut texture typical of A&BC issues is present. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some toning/aging consistent with a 58-year-old British card; no creases are definitively visible from this photo, but the COMC watermark partially obscures the lower center field. The rounding of corners and centering deficiency push this into the 4–5 zone; without a crease confirmed, a 5 is possible, but corner wear argues for 4 as the most likely grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-to-bottom) — off-center but within EX-EX/MT territory. Corners: at this resolution the lower-left corner shows the most visible rounding/wear; upper corners appear slightly better but not sharp. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent and there is light toning consistent with a ~60-year-old British card; no creases are visible in this photo though the surface texture suggests possible light handling wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping; rough cut texture is normal for A&BC issues and not penalized. Back and corner close-ups are unavailable, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top and bottom borders look relatively even at roughly 55/45 — left-right centering is the primary concern. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show some rounding/wear visible at this resolution; right-side corners appear slightly better but not sharp. Surface: gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though minor print speckling typical of A&BC stock is likely present; the image reproduction looks clean without heavy staining or foxing. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no major chipping or tears noted, consistent with the rougher-cut norms expected of this British issue. The off-centering left-right and corner rounding push this into the EX (5) range as the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners hold up better under close inspection and VG-EX (4) if the left-right centering is worse than it appears.