1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #43 The Bat-Gasmask — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so for this series. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notable at the lower corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface displays moderate gloss loss and there appears to be light toning/aging across the white border area; a faint green ink mark or print artifact is visible near the top of the mask area but may be a printing anomaly rather than damage. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major tears or chips, though the rough-cut nature normal to this issue makes precise edge assessment difficult. Back is not visible so any crease, staining, or write-on cannot be ruled out, which is why the floor is held at 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the green background area, and there is noticeable toning/yellowing on the white border edges, typical of unprotected vintage storage. No creases are visible in this photo, but the back cannot be assessed and back creases are common in this grade range; the seller title does not self-disclose a crease. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips, though the rough-cut characteristic of this set is noted and not penalized. Absent a confirmed crease the card points to a 4 VG-EX, with a floor of 3 if the back reveals a crease or staining.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/wear; no sharp points remain, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface: some gloss loss is evident, with light toning or wear across the face; no obvious creases are visible in this photo though the scan resolution does not rule out a light surface crease on the lower portion. Edges: cut appears reasonably clean for 1966 Topps (rough cuts are normal for this issue); no miscut detected. Back cannot be assessed, and a hidden crease or staining could push the grade lower toward a 3.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. The screw-down holder obscures all four corners, making precise corner assessment impossible; what little is visible through the acrylic suggests some rounding or wear, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows visible print wear lines or creases running diagonally across the mask area (upper left quadrant), which is concerning and could suppress the grade toward VG (3) if confirmed as a crease rather than a print artifact. Gloss appears reduced but not fully absent. The holder obstruction forces a wide range; corners and any surface creases must be confirmed upon removal before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top and bottom borders look relatively balanced at roughly 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle, suggesting wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows what appears to be minor creasing or wrinkling near the upper portion of the card (green background area shows some stress lines), and there is noticeable toning/aging to the borders. Gloss appears partially intact but reduced. The watermark obscures the central surface detail making precise surface grading difficult; back is not visible so no crease confirmation from reverse. Rough cut edges are normal for this 1966 Topps issue and are not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding and softening; no sharp points remain, consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Edges appear slightly worn but not aggressively frayed, which is partly expected for the rough-cut nature of this 1966 Topps issue. Surface shows noticeable gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging across the card face; no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle but the forward lean of the card and single-photo limitation prevent ruling out light crease or surface wrinkle on the back or edges. The card's overall presentation — rounded corners, reduced gloss, general wear — places it most likely at PSA 4 (VG-EX), with PSA 3 possible if back reveals a crease, and PSA 5 possible if corners are less rounded than they appear in this slightly angled shot.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade-limiting factor. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/blunting visible at this resolution, consistent with light to moderate wear; no corner is sharp or near-mint, but none appears severely rounded either — this is the primary grade limiter pointing toward EX (5) range. Surface: the green field shows what appears to be a light surface scratch or print line in the upper left quadrant of the image, and there is some light gloss loss evident; no visible crease. Edges: consistent with vintage 1966 Topps rough cuts, edges appear intact without major chips. Back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward to VG-EX (4).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but within EX-MT range horizontally. Surface presents well with apparent gloss retention and vibrant color saturation. Corners are difficult to fully assess at this distance but appear to show only light rounding with no obvious major wear or creasing on the face; the lower corners look slightly softer than the upper. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible. No creases are apparent on the surface, though the back is unseen and print snow/toning common to this series cannot be fully ruled out. The card photographs cleanly, supporting a range of EX to NM pending closer corner inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite respectable and not a grade-limiting factor. Corners appear reasonably sharp in this photo; the upper-left and upper-right corners look to have minimal rounding, lower corners are harder to assess definitively but show no obvious blunting. Surface gloss appears present and strong with good color saturation and no visible creases or staining. The white borders show some expected toning/yellowing consistent with vintage 1966 Topps stock, which is normal and not penalized heavily. Edge cuts appear period-normal (slightly rough is standard for this issue). Back is not visible, and corner close-ups are unavailable, so a range of 5–7 is warranted; at face value the card presents closest to EX-MT (6) with a path to NM (7) if corners prove sharper on inspection.