1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #40 Following the Clue

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but within NM-EX range territory. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only minor wear visible at the upper-left and lower-right corners; no severe rounding evident. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no obvious creases visible from this angle. Edges appear clean with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue; no miscut detected. Back condition unknown, and corner sharpness cannot be fully confirmed without closer inspection, keeping the range wide between EX and NM.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look more balanced at roughly 55/45 T/B — the horizontal off-centering is the primary concern here. The seller's title includes 'READ' which typically signals disclosed flaws; corner wear is noted in the bottom caption and is visible — at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show rounding/soft wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially retained but there is visible toning/wear on the white borders, and the card shows age-appropriate print characteristics. No creases are clearly visible from this photo but cannot be ruled out on the back or under closer inspection; the noted corner wear and centering push this into the 4 range, with a floor of 3 if any hidden crease or additional surface damage is present.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65/35 left-to-right favoring left), top and bottom borders appear relatively even at roughly 55/45 — left-right tilt is the primary centering concern. Corners: the visible corners show mild-to-moderate rounding consistent with a 5 EX to 4 VG-EX range; no sharp razor corners but no severe blunting either. Surface: gloss appears partially retained with some wear and light toning on the white borders consistent with age; no obvious creases are visible from this image, though the back is unseen. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips; a PSA 5 EX is the most likely outcome, but off-centering could push toward 4 VG-EX if measured strictly, and a cleaner surface/back could support 6 EX-MT.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no miscut detected. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible on the lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no gross nicks visible from this scan, consistent with normal vintage handling. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some light wear; no obvious creases are visible in this image, though the scan resolution and angle may obscure light surface creases or staining on the white borders. Back condition is unknown and could affect the final grade.