1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #23 Umbrella Duel — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border notably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but within EX-MT range on both axes. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least the visible lower-left corner; upper corners are partially obscured by the artwork bleed but appear similarly softened, suggesting EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6). Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases or staining visible, though the scan resolution limits fine surface inspection. Edges appear reasonably clean with no gross fraying, consistent with this series' typical rough-cut norms; back is not visible so hidden defects cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is acceptable for EX range and not a capping issue. Corners: upper-left shows the clearest view and appears to have light rounding; upper-right and lower corners are harder to assess due to sleeve edge shadow, but no sharp points are evident — consistent with EX to VG-EX wear. Surface and gloss: color saturation looks good with no obvious creases visible in the image, gloss appears present but slightly reduced; print quality is typical for the series with no notable print snow or staining on the orange face visible from this angle. The white borders show some toning/aging consistent with a 55-year-old card, and the back is not visible — a crease or surface defect on the reverse cannot be ruled out, which is why the floor sits at 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is imperfect but not severely off-center, consistent with EX-range. Corners: all four show some rounding/wear visible at this resolution; no razor-sharp points present, upper-left and lower-right appear softer than upper-right and lower-left, suggesting mild-to-moderate corner wear consistent with EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6). Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling, typical for a handled 1966 Topps card; no creases are visible in this photo though the back cannot be assessed. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no significant chips or tears visible; rough cut texture is normal for this vintage issue and not penalized. The seller's 'EX' self-grade appears reasonable; PSA 5 EX is the most likely outcome, with PSA 4 possible if back shows a light crease and PSA 6 possible if corners are sharper than they appear in this lighting.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right are most visible), consistent with a VG-EX range card. There is a diagonal surface crease or wear line running through the lower-center of the card face, visible as a light streak across the artwork — this is the most grade-limiting defect and pushes the floor toward VG (3). Surface gloss appears partially intact but dulled, with some scuffing or handling wear evident. The white borders show light toning/soiling typical of the set; no writing, tears, or major staining are visible from this angle, but the crease prevents anything above EX (5).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right appear soft), upper corners harder to fully assess but show slight wear. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some scattered print artifacts consistent with the set's known print snow; no obvious creases are visible in this scan but the image resolution and angle make a definitive crease-free call uncertain. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue. Overall condition profile suggests EX range (5), with 4 as a floor if hidden corner rounding or a light surface crease exists on reverse.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably 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 on all four, most pronounced on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some light gloss loss and what appears to be mild handling wear; there is a faint possible crease or stress line in the lower-center area of the image that is difficult to confirm definitively from this single photo. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or major paper loss, which is consistent with 1966 Topps rough-cut norms. Back is not visible so creases, staining, or writing cannot be ruled out — the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 65/35 L/R — moderate but not severe miscentering. Corners are the primary concern: all four corners show visible rounding, most notably the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows what appears to be a crease or fold line running diagonally across the upper-left quadrant of the card, with additional light surface wrinkles visible mid-card — this is the grade-killer here. Gloss is largely gone and the white border shows toning and edge wear consistent with decades of handling; edges appear slightly rough but that is normal for 1966 Topps rough cuts. The crease/fold pushes this firmly into the VG (3) neighborhood, with VG-EX (4) reachable only if the surface disturbance is shallower than it appears and EX (5) essentially ruled out by corner rounding and surface issues; a grade of 2 is possible if the crease is deeper than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% of right border width), top border slightly wider than bottom — rough L/R ratio approximately 60/40 to 65/35, T/B approximately 55/45; centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some light tonal aging on the white border areas and possible very light handling marks but no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle; gloss appears partially intact but dulled. Edges show the typical rough-cut texture normal for this series and should not be penalized; no adjacent card printing is visible so no miscut present — overall the card reads as a solid VG-EX (4) with EX (5) possible if corner rounding is shallower than it appears at this resolution.

Both front and back are visible, which is helpful. Centering on the front: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is decent but not tight. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-right visible in the front scan), consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges appear reasonably clean with the expected rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 issue — no obvious tears or chips. Surface gloss appears mostly intact with no visible creases in the front image; the back similarly shows no crease lines. The image resolution limits precise corner and surface assessment, so the range is kept wide; a hands-on inspection could push this up to a 7 if corners are sharper than they appear, or down to a 5 if any hidden surface wear or crease is present on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — not severe but off-center. All four corners show visible rounding/wear, with the lower-left corner appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp. Edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for 1966 Topps cuts and should not be over-penalized. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear or possible very light surface creasing in the lower-center area, though the camera angle makes it difficult to confirm a hard crease — if a crease is present the grade floors at 3. No staining, writing, or major damage visible; overall the card presents in the VG-EX to EX range pending back condition and corner/crease confirmation under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is imperfect but not severely off-center. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right most apparent), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be a light crease or surface wear line running diagonally across the lower-center of the card — this is the primary grade-limiting factor and pushes toward the lower end of the range. Edges appear reasonably intact with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this issue. No writing, staining, or major creases are clearly visible, but the surface disturbance and corner rounding prevent this from grading above EX (5) and the apparent crease could pull it to VG (3) if confirmed on back.

Centering: left border appears slightly narrower than right (est. ~55/45 L/R) and top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (est. ~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite respectable for the issue. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners appear reasonably sharp; upper-right shows possible very slight blunting; lower-right is partially obscured by the title box graphic but looks intact — no obvious rounding visible. Edges appear clean with no visible nicks or tears; the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman is present and not penalized. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or staining, though the toploader glare prevents full surface inspection, particularly in the upper-left quadrant. The range of 5–7 reflects uncertainty about corner sharpness under magnification and any reverse-side condition issues that cannot be assessed from this single front photo.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the bottom-left and bottom-right corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact with the rough cut texture normal for this vintage issue; no obvious nicks visible but the scan resolution limits edge assessment. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear across the face, though no creases are apparent from this angle — the absence of a visible crease keeps this out of VG (3) territory, but the rounded corners and surface wear prevent a push above EX (5). Back and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is workable but not tight. Most critically, a diagonal crease is clearly visible running through the upper-left quadrant of the card, crossing the Batman figure; this is a hard cap on the grade, knocking it out of EX territory entirely. Corners show rounding consistent with a VG card — no sharp points remain. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some wear and likely toning on the white back-border areas; a horizontal stress line is also faintly visible near the lower portion of the card. The crease and corner rounding together place this firmly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the crease proves shallower under direct inspection and GOOD (2) possible if additional back-side damage exists.