1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #55 — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophic. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with heavy handling; at least two corners (top-left and bottom-left) show moderate-to-heavy rounding. Surface shows significant toning/yellowing across the card stock, which is expected for 1966 A&BC but here appears pronounced, with some color loss and possible light surface creasing in the lower portion of the card — difficult to confirm crease definitively from this angle. Gloss is largely absent. Card fits comfortably in the VG to VG-EX range, with corner wear and surface toning pushing toward the lower end; a PSA 3 is the most likely single outcome.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — left/right ratio approximately 65/35 to 70/30, top/bottom closer to 55/45; horizontal off-centering is the more significant issue. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding, most notably the upper-right and lower-left, consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Surface: noticeable toning and overall gloss loss across the card face, with the cream/off-white border showing age wear consistent with a 57-year-old British issue; no creases are definitively visible in this photo but one or more light surface creases cannot be ruled out given the overall wear pattern. Edges appear rough but A&BC cards are known for coarser cuts so edge texture is not penalized heavily; the combination of rounded corners, gloss loss, and off-centering points to a PSA 3 most likely, with a ceiling of 4 if surface is cleaner than it appears and no hidden creases exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (approx 70/30 left-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, most evident at bottom-left and top-right, consistent with VG-EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and toning/aging typical of A&BC stock; no obvious hard creases are visible from this photo but the image resolution and sleeve glare prevent a definitive surface call. Edges appear reasonably intact with the rough cut typical of A&BC issues, no major chips noted; overall condition points to a 4 VG-EX with possible slide to 3 VG if a crease is present on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B), so horizontal centering is a concern but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle, consistent with moderate handling wear. The card surface shows toning and what appears to be staining or soiling in the upper-left quadrant near the black bat logo area, plus general gloss loss across the face. Edges appear somewhat rough but rough cuts are normal for A&BC vintage issues and should not be over-penalized; however the overall surface wear and corner rounding, combined with apparent toning/soiling, place this squarely in the VG range — a grade of 3 is most likely, with 2 possible if the staining is heavier than it appears and 4 possible if the corners are less rounded than the compressed photo suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L-R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — off-center but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the photo, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate toning and some gloss loss typical of aged A&BC stock; no creases are clearly visible from this angle but cannot be fully ruled out given the photo angle. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears observed; A&BC rough-cut edges are expected for the issue and not penalized. Back is not visible so hidden creases or staining could push the grade lower; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding visible at the upper-left and lower-left; upper-right and lower-right are partially obscured by holder glare but appear similarly softened. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious nicks but the rough A&BC cut is typical and not penalized per vintage standards. Surface shows no visible creases and gloss appears largely intact, though the photo resolution and sleeve glare prevent confident assessment of print wear or minor scuffing. Back is unseen. Range reflects uncertainty around corner wear and possible hidden surface issues.