1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #14 Nightly Patrol — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the bottom-left and bottom-right corners, consistent with heavy handling. Surface shows significant gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/soil across the face; there is also some apparent scuffing or surface wear in the lower-left quadrant near the COMC watermark area, though the watermark itself obscures some surface detail. Edges appear somewhat rough but rough cuts are normal for this set and should not be over-penalized. The combination of rounded corners, gloss loss, and surface wear points to a VG (3) grade as most likely, with VG-EX (4) possible only if corner rounding is less severe than it appears and surface wear is lighter than judged — the photo angle and COMC watermark create some uncertainty about precise surface condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom, yielding approximately 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not severely OC. Corners show some rounding/softness, particularly visible on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with light to moderate handling wear; no razor sharpness evident. Surface gloss appears partially intact but with some dulling; no obvious creases are visible in this photo though the image angle and resolution make it difficult to rule out light surface stress lines. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, which is typical for the rough-cut nature of this 1966 Topps issue; the overall presentation is consistent with an EX to EX-MT range, pending a back inspection and corner closeups.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severe enough to trigger miscut concerns. Corners show visible rounding, particularly on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning on the white borders, typical of vintage 1966 Topps Batman stock. No creases are clearly visible in this photo, though the back is unseen and could reveal additional wear; edges appear reasonably intact with normal rough-cut texture expected for this issue. Overall condition points to a PSA 4 VG-EX as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — left/right roughly 65/35 to 70/30, top/bottom closer to 45/55; horizontal centering is the bigger concern. Corners appear rounded on at least two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right show clear rounding consistent with VG range), with the upper corners harder to assess precisely at this resolution. Surface gloss appears reduced with some overall toning on the white borders, consistent with age-related wear. No obvious hard creases are visible in the scan, though the seller's title is silent on creases; the rounded corners and border toning push this squarely into the VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range, with VG being the most likely single grade given the corner wear evident.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX-range. Corners: at photo resolution all four corners show some rounding — no sharp points visible, suggesting light-to-moderate wear consistent with EX to VG-EX. Edges appear reasonably intact without obvious nicks or tears, though the rough-cut texture normal for this set makes precise edge assessment difficult through the case. Surface: color appears vibrant with decent gloss retention visible, no obvious creases or staining detected, though the screw-down holder prevents full surface assessment and back cannot be evaluated. Given visible corner softness and slight centering variance, EX (5) is the most likely grade, with the range widened to account for hidden corner or back condition.

Centering estimate: left border ~6mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~5mm — left/right ratio approximately 60/40, top/bottom roughly 50/50; centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear slightly soft with very light rounding visible at the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with EX to EX-MT wear; upper-right and lower-right corners look comparably worn. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks or roughness beyond normal vintage cut texture for this set. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects, though the seller's listing notation 'hg6' (suggesting a grade of ~6) aligns with the visual evidence. Back cannot be assessed from this image, which limits the upper ceiling; a hidden crease or staining on the reverse could push this lower.