1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #49 — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 65/35 L/R favoring right), top and bottom borders look more balanced at roughly 55/45 T/B - centering is off but not severely so. Corners show some rounding visible at the top-left and bottom-left, consistent with light to moderate handling wear; top-right and bottom-right are harder to assess but appear slightly soft. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible from this angle, consistent with normal A&BC rough-cut stock. Surface shows acceptable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this photo, though the back is unseen and a back-side crease cannot be ruled out. Overall condition appears to fall in the EX to VG-EX range; the off-centering and corner softness prevent a higher grade, but absence of visible creases or heavy wear keeps it out of VG territory.

Centering estimate: left border ~20%, right border ~30%, top border ~18%, bottom border ~32% — L/R approximately 60/40, T/B approximately 55/45, so centering is acceptable but slightly off on both axes. Corners show visible rounding at all four, most notable at bottom-left and top-right, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and toning/aging consistent with a raw 1966 A&BC card; no obvious creases are visible in this photo though the scan resolution limits certainty. Edges appear slightly rough but that is normal for A&BC cuts; no miscut detected. Overall condition points to a 4 (VG-EX) with a possible push to 5 (EX) if corners and surface are cleaner in hand than they appear here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right favoring right), top and bottom borders appear relatively even at roughly 55/45 - the left-right skew is the primary centering concern. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate toning and some gloss loss typical of A&BC British issues of this era; there is no obvious crease visible but the image resolution doesn't fully rule out light surface creasing. Edges appear reasonably intact without major fraying, though the left edge shows slight roughness. Back is not visible so condition defects there cannot be assessed; the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom) - centering is off but not catastrophically so for A&BC issues which often run miscentered. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG-range card; no corners appear sharp. The top-left corner in particular shows noticeable rounding. Surface shows some toning/age wear consistent with a ~60-year-old British issue, and there appears to be light creasing or surface stress visible in the upper portion of the card, which if confirmed as a crease would keep this in the 2-3 range. Gloss appears largely lost. Back is not visible, and corner/edge detail is partially obscured by the sleeve and image resolution, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T/B - centering is off horizontally but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding/softening on at least two corners visible in this view, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. The COMC watermark obscures surface assessment across a significant portion of the card face making it difficult to assess print defects, gloss loss, or surface creases definitively. Card edges appear reasonably clean for an A&BC issue with typical rough-cut characteristics normal for this British print run. The toned/cream border appearance is consistent with age-appropriate toning. Without a clean unobstructed image and back assessment, range is widened; primary uncertainty is whether any hidden surface creases or staining exist beneath the watermark zone.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~7mm, yielding approximately 62/38 L/R and 54/46 T/B — left-heavy but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left appear most worn), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution. Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning typical of this British A&BC issue, with no creases immediately apparent from this single-photo view, though the back is unseen and could change the grade significantly. The card sits comfortably in the 4–5 range pending a back inspection; corner rounding is the primary grade limiter here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-bottom) - centering is off but not extreme. Corners show light rounding on at least the visible lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; upper-right corner appears relatively sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss retention with some light wear; no obvious creases are visible in this scan. Edges appear reasonably clean with no dramatic chipping or tearing typical of A&BC British issues. The ComC watermark partially obscures the center surface, limiting full surface assessment; back is unseen. Given the corner rounding and off-centering, a grade of 5 EX seems most probable, with 4 VG-EX possible if corners are more rounded than they appear.