1977 Topps Star Wars #5 Princess Leia Organa — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, approximating 65/35 L/R and 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-series handling wear; this is most pronounced on the left and bottom edges. Corners appear to show rounding — at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right) show softening visible even at this resolution, suggesting light-to-moderate wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with no obvious creases detected from this angle, though the photo does not allow close corner or back inspection, widening the range. Overall, the card presents as a solid mid-grade example with border wear and corner softening as the primary grade limiters.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly narrower than bottom — approximate L/R ~55/45, T/B ~60/40, which is acceptable for the grade range. Blue border chipping is the key vulnerability on this series; under the fair lighting the borders show visible wear and possible chipping at the bottom-left and right edges, consistent with a 5 EX range. All four corners show light-to-moderate rounding — no sharp points evident, but no severe blunting either, placing this solidly in EX territory rather than VG-EX. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no creases confirmed but the angle and resolution prevent ruling them out entirely; the wide range reflects that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55–60% left bias), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — rough 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, which would be acceptable for PSA 7–8 range if confirmed. However, the blue borders on 1977 Star Wars are notorious chippers and the photo is taken at an angle with soft focus, making precise corner and edge assessment difficult. The corners appear to show some rounding/wear — they do not look razor-sharp, suggesting at minimum moderate wear consistent with EX (5) to NM (7) range. The surface gloss appears partially intact but some loss is visible on the lower portion of the card near the logo area. No creases are visible but cannot be ruled out; the wide range (4–7) reflects the poor angle and soft focus preventing confident corner, edge, and surface read.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is within EX-MT range but not pristine. Corners: all four show visible rounding under inspection; no razor-sharp corners remain, consistent with light-to-moderate handling wear placing this in the EX to VG-EX range. Blue border shows some chipping/wear along edges, which is typical of this issue but still grade-relevant. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with no obvious creases visible, though the photo angle and resolution limit a definitive crease assessment. No staining or writing noted; back is unseen and could reveal hidden flaws.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders look roughly even (~55/45 T-B), so left-right centering is a concern but not catastrophic for this issue. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along the top edge and upper-left corner area, consistent with typical handling damage on this notoriously fragile border stock. At least one corner (upper-left) appears blunted-to-rounded, and the surface shows what looks like a crease or fold line running diagonally through the upper-center of the image area — if confirmed this is grade-capping damage pushing the card toward VG (3) or lower. Gloss loss is apparent across the face and the sleeve/toploader glare prevents a clean read of the full surface; a confirmed crease would anchor the grade at 3 or below.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom) — left-right centering is a concern but not catastrophic for this series. The blue border on the right side appears noticeably thinner, consistent with off-center printing common to this issue. Corner assessment is severely hampered by the top-loader glare; the visible corners suggest mild-to-moderate wear with possible light rounding but no obvious creasing is discernible. Surface glare from the holder obscures fine print defects and gloss evaluation across much of the card face. Given the centering issue and inability to evaluate corners and surface cleanly, the range is widened; a grade of 5 EX is the most likely outcome if corners show only minor rounding and no creases are present on the back.

Centering: left blue border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom) — off-center but not severely miscut. Corners: all four corners show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with handling wear; no sharp points visible, placing this solidly in the EX to VG-EX range. Surface: the photo image area shows moderate toning/age oxidation typical of this issue, with some visible gloss loss; no creases are apparent but the surface texture suggests light wear. Blue border shows no dramatic chipping visible at this resolution, edges appear clean without major nicks; back is unviewable so hidden defects (creases, stains) could push grade lower, hence the range floor of 4.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable, likely within 65/35 range. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear along all four edges, consistent with typical Star Wars blue-border fragility; the top-right corner of the blue border appears noticeably nicked/chipped. Corners on the photo image itself appear slightly soft with minor rounding, suggesting light handling wear. Surface shows no visible creases and gloss appears moderate with no obvious staining, but the image resolution does not allow full corner or edge inspection. The card grades most likely EX (5) given the edge/border chipping and softened corners, with EX-MT (6) possible if edges are cleaner than visible and VG-EX (4) if additional corner rounding is present on the back or unseen edges.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R); top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering looks acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners cannot be evaluated with precision due to top-loader casing and glare, but no obvious severe rounding is visible at this distance; corners appear to have at least light wear consistent with EX-MT to NM condition. The blue border — notoriously prone to chipping on this issue — shows some visible wear along edges but no catastrophic chipping is apparent. Surface glare from the plastic holder obscures the upper portion of the card, making it impossible to confirm print quality, full gloss retention, or subtle surface flaws; the range is intentionally wide to account for this. No creases are visible, but the photo is insufficient to rule them out.

Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (est. ~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (est. ~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with typical blue-series handling damage. All four corners appear rounded with evident wear; at least two corners (top-right and bottom-left) show significant rounding visible even at this scale. Surface gloss appears reduced with visible scuffing or handling marks across the image area; the seller's self-disclosed 'poor condition' is consistent with what is visible. No crease is definitively confirmed from this angle but cannot be ruled out given the surface texture and declared condition — if a crease is present the grade floors at 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), so centering is off but not severely so for a vintage Star Wars issue. The blue border — notoriously prone to chipping on this set — shows visible edge wear and what appears to be light chipping or fraying along the top and right edges, which is the primary grade-limiter here. Corner tips are obscured by the toploader but the visible portions of all four corners suggest light-to-moderate rounding rather than sharp points, consistent with a PSA 5 EX range. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the toploader glare prevents a definitive surface read; back cannot be assessed. The bilingual text strongly suggests an O-Pee-Chee Canadian issue, which cannot be confirmed as a mismatch but should be disclosed to a buyer, as OPC cards are catalogued separately by PSA.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders look close to 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most pronounced on the top and left edges, consistent with typical vintage Star Wars blue-border handling wear. Corners: all four show some rounding/softening — upper-left and lower-right appear the worst, suggesting a VG-EX (4) to EX (5) range; no corner is truly sharp but none is heavily blunted. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with no crease visible from this angle, though back cannot be assessed; a hidden crease would push this toward a 3. The card is raw and the single-image limitation means back condition, any hidden creases, and precise corner geometry remain uncertain.