1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #40A Inferno of Flame — Raw

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 reasonable and does not cap the grade. Corners: all four corners show some rounding visible at this distance; upper-left and lower-right appear slightly more worn than the other two, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with some gloss loss visible, no creases evident from this single-side photo though the seller's 'EX' self-grade aligns with the visual evidence. Edges appear clean with no major chips or tears; print quality is typical for the 1966 Topps Batman series with no severe print defects visible. Back is not visible, so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out — range is widened accordingly.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R skew favoring right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — not severe but noticeable. All four corners show some rounding or light wear; none appear sharp enough for NM-MT territory, with the lower corners appearing slightly softer than the upper two. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with the vintage rough-cut norm for this set. Surface gloss appears moderate with no creases apparent, though the scan resolution limits confident assessment of fine scratches or print snow; back cannot be evaluated. The overall presentation suggests EX to EX-MT range, with the corner rounding and centering drift keeping it from higher grades.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light wear with minor rounding visible on at least two corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT condition; no corners look crisp enough to suggest NM-MT without a closer inspection. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible in this image, and print quality looks typical for the issue with no notable snow or heavy toning on the white borders. The back is not visible and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened accordingly; a crease or heavier corner wear hidden in this scan could push the grade toward the lower end.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom) — centering is off left-to-right and would likely draw an OC notation or grade pressure. Corners: top-left and top-right corners appear to show light rounding or wear; bottom corners are harder to assess at this resolution but look comparable. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible. Surface shows moderate gloss; no obvious creases are visible in this single photo, but the back is unseen and cannot confirm absence of creases or staining. Overall condition appears consistent with EX to NM range, but the left-heavy horizontal miscentering is the primary grade limiter, capping the realistic ceiling around 7 and pulling the point estimate to 6.

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, in the NM-MT to EX-MT range. Corners: all four appear to have light to moderate wear; upper-left and lower-right corners show the most rounding visible at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT (6) rather than NM. Edges appear clean with no obvious chipping or fraying beyond normal vintage cut texture for this issue. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases or staining; print appears sharp and colors vivid. Back is not visible, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened; a crease or more significant corner wear on reverse could push this toward a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is moderate but not severe enough to cap grade on its own. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower left and upper right appear slightly blunted), consistent with an EX range card. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution; rough cut texture is normal for the 1966 Topps Batman issue and not penalized. Surface gloss appears present but mildly diminished — no visible creases from this photo, though the back is unseen and could reveal hidden faults. Seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns with the photo evidence; range set at 4-6 to account for corner and centering uncertainty not fully resolvable from a single front image.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — horizontal off-center is the primary concern. All four corners show visible rounding, with the lower-left and upper-right appearing most worn; no corners are sharp. Surface shows general gloss loss consistent with handling, and there is apparent soiling or toning along the white border, particularly at edges. No creases are definitively visible in this photo but the overall wear pattern and rounded corners place this firmly in the VG–VG-EX range; the back cannot be assessed and a hidden crease would push toward the lower end of the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering is passable for EX range. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners show slight blunting visible at this resolution; lower corners appear marginally better but not sharp enough for NM territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible, consistent with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this set. Surface shows adequate gloss retention with no visible creases or staining, though some minor print speckling typical of the set is present; seller's 'EX' self-assessment appears reasonable but not confirmed for NM-MT without corner closeups. Back not visible, limiting confidence — a hidden crease or paper flaw could push the grade lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear reasonably intact with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, though the lower-left corner shows a hint of softness. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal 1966 Topps print characteristics. Edges appear clean with no major chipping or roughness; the rough-cut texture typical of this issue is not penalized. Without corner macro shots or a back scan, the range cannot be tightened further — a hidden crease or rounded corners on the reverse could push this toward a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border marginally wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — acceptable for vintage. Corners: upper-left and lower-right show what appears to be very mild rounding/wear; upper-right looks the sharpest; lower-left is slightly soft — no corner is crisp enough to suggest above NM-MT territory. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in the scan, though subtle surface wear cannot be fully ruled out from a single flat photo. Edges look clean with no major nicks; some minor roughness consistent with normal 1966 Topps cuts. Overall presentation is consistent with EX-MT (6) to NM (7), with EX-MT the most likely grade; a hidden back-side defect or more pronounced corner wear under loupe could push this to EX (5).