1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #40 Following the Clue — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably good, likely within EX-MT range. Corners appear fairly sharp from this distance with minimal visible rounding, though no tight closeup is available to confirm; light wear may be present on one or two corners. Edges appear clean with no obvious roughness beyond normal 1966 Topps rough-cut characteristics. Surface gloss looks good with no visible creases confirmed, consistent with the seller's claim; print quality appears solid with no obvious print snow or major toning visible. Without corner macro shots or a back view, a spread of 5–7 is warranted, with 6 (EX-MT) as the most likely point estimate given the apparent overall presentation.

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 passable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at top-left and bottom-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows significant gloss loss across the face with what appears to be light toning/oxidation on the white areas; there is also noticeable print grain but no obvious hard crease visible from this angle, though the card stock appears softened and slightly dinged. Edges appear reasonably intact for the grade though the top-left corner shows a small ding; without a back scan a crease cannot be ruled out, so the range spans VG (3) to VG-EX (4) with VG being the most likely single grade given the rounded corners and gloss loss.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 55-60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~40/60, T/B ~55/45; centering is off but not severely so, likely within EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light rounding visible at the lower-left and lower-right under the plastic, with the upper corners slightly sharper — consistent with EX to EX-MT wear. Surface shows good color saturation and reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible; some minor print snow typical of this issue is present but not distracting. The plastic sleeve introduces glare that obscures fine corner and edge detail, so the range is widened; a grade of PSA 6 EX-MT is the most likely outcome, with PSA 7 possible if corners are crisper than they appear and PSA 5 if the off-centering or hidden corner rounding is worse than visible.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — reasonably well centered, no OC concern. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/softening visible even at this resolution; no sharp points remain, consistent with EX (PSA 5) range; upper-left and lower-right appear slightly more worn. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this scale, consistent with the vintage rough-cut norm for this issue. Surface: gloss appears moderate with some light wear; no creases are visible, which is positive and consistent with the seller's EX-EX+ self-assessment. The card presents well for a raw example but corner rounding prevents a push into NM territory; back condition and corner detail under a loupe could shift this a grade in either direction.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (~60-65% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, estimating roughly 65/35 left-right and 60/40 top-bottom — off but not severe. All four corners show visible rounding and soft wear, with the lower-left corner appearing most worn; no corner is sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some light toning/aging consistent with a 55-year-old card, plus minor print imperfections typical of this issue. No creases are clearly visible in the photo, but the overall wear pattern — rounded corners, gloss reduction, and off-centering — places this solidly in the VG-EX to EX range; back is unseen and could reveal a crease that would push the grade toward VG (3).

Centering estimate: Left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering looks acceptable but not tight. Corners show some rounding visible even through the sleeve, particularly at the lower-left and upper-right corners, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears reasonably clean with no obvious creases visible, and the artwork retains decent color saturation. The plastic holder introduces glare and obscures fine detail — corner tips, edge wear, and surface texture cannot be fully assessed, which forces a wider range; the card should be removed from the holder for a more precise evaluation.

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) — left-to-right centering is the primary concern and approaches or exceeds the 70/30 threshold for NM territory, capping this well below 7. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softness — no sharp points evident at any corner, consistent with a PSA 4-5 range; no single corner appears severely blunted. Surface: color appears vibrant with reasonable gloss retention; no obvious creases visible from this angle, no staining noted, print quality looks clean with good color saturation typical of this set. Edges: consistent with normal vintage handling wear; the acrylic holder and single front-only photo prevent confirmation of the back condition, edge chipping, or hidden surface creases — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so for vintage. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the case and at this resolution; they appear to show some rounding at least on the bottom corners, consistent with a 4-5 range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious heavy creasing visible from this angle, though the screwdown case and overhead glare obscure the upper portion of the card. Edges look intact with no visible tears; print quality appears typical for the 1966 Topps Batman issue. The plastic case and ambient glare significantly limit corner and surface evaluation — a raw inspection and back examination would be needed to narrow the range confidently.

Centering estimated at approximately 65/35 left-to-right (card leans slightly left) and 60/40 top-to-bottom — within EX-MT range on its own. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, with the lower-left appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp enough for NM territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut typical of this 1966 Topps issue, not a penalty. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be minor toning or light soiling on the white borders, consistent with a card that has been handled over the decades. No creases are visible in this photo, but the back is unseen and corner rounding combined with gloss loss suggests EX (5) as the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are slightly better than they appear and the back is clean.