1977 Topps Star Wars #5 Princess Leia Organa — Raw

Centering (L/R): left border appears slightly wider than right, approximately 55/45 to 60/40 — acceptable range. Top/bottom: top border appears notably thinner than bottom, roughly 65/35 to 70/30 — mild top-heavy shift. Blue border chipping is the critical concern here: the borders show visible wear and chipping along all edges, most notably the top and left edges, which is characteristic and common for this set but still grade-limiting. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — upper-left and lower-right look slightly softer, consistent with a PSA 5 EX range. Surface shows some print texture and very minor gloss loss visible through the sleeve glare, but no obvious creases are detectable from this photo. No miscut evident. The combination of blue border chipping and corner softness pushes this toward the EX (5) range, with VG-EX (4) as the floor if corners are worse than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L-R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. The blue borders show visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Topps Star Wars handling wear. Corners appear lightly rounded — front-right corners show the most wear — suggesting EX to VG-EX territory; no sharp mint corners are evident. Surface gloss is partially retained but shows some dulling; no creases are visible from this angle though the image does not permit a definitive crease-free assessment. The back is not visible, which prevents ruling out staining or creases, widening the range slightly downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with the known fragility of this set's blue ink. Corners appear rounded at multiple points, most visibly at the top-left and bottom-right, suggesting handling wear in the VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reduced with some light soiling or toning visible; no obvious hard creases are confirmed from this photo but the image resolution limits certainty. Given the corner rounding and edge chipping, a PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely outcome, with a range of 2–4 depending on what back inspection and corner closeups would reveal.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely. The blue borders show visible chipping/wear along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars handling wear. Corners appear rounded at two or more corners, most visibly the lower-left and upper-left; this puts pressure toward the VG-EX or lower range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but dulled in areas, and there is some soiling or print wear visible in the lower image area — no obvious crease is confirmed from this angle but cannot be ruled out on the reverse. The photo angle and glare obscure fine surface detail, so the range is widened accordingly; a crease on the back would push this toward a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), placing L/R at roughly 65/35 in the unfavorable direction — a meaningful centering defect for PSA. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear, particularly along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Topps Star Wars blue-border vulnerability. Corners appear rounded with light-to-moderate wear; no single corner looks sharp, suggesting at least VG-EX or softer. Surface gloss appears partially intact but the photo resolution limits confident assessment of creases or print defects — no obvious crease is visible but minor surface wear cannot be ruled out. Given the off-centering, chipped blue borders, and rounded corners, the card most likely grades in the VG-EX (4) range, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no hidden creases exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 favoring top — centering is passable but not tight. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most notably at the top-left and bottom-left corners which display noticeable rounding and fraying consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows some scuffing or light wear with modest gloss loss across the photo area; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle but the card shows overall handling wear throughout. The back is not visible so creases or staining cannot be ruled out, and the corner wear alone likely caps this card in the PSA 3–4 range without additional hidden damage.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophically so for this issue. The blue borders on 1977 Topps Star Wars are notorious for chipping and this card shows visible wear/chipping along the blue border edges, most apparent on the left side. Corners appear to have some rounding — not sharp mint corners — suggesting at least moderate handling wear consistent with an EX to VG-EX range. Surface glare from the plastic holder makes it impossible to assess print quality, scratches, or creases with confidence; no crease is obvious but cannot be ruled out. Given the border chipping and apparent corner wear the card most likely lands EX (5), with VG-EX (4) possible if corner rounding is more pronounced than visible, and EX-MT (6) possible if the apparent wear is partly holder artifact.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably thinner than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly thinner than bottom, approximate L/R ratio 60/40 to 65/35 and T/B ratio 55/45 — borderline but within NM-MT range vertically, marginal horizontally. Blue borders show visible chipping/wear on all four corners, most notably the lower-left and upper-left corners which show white corner rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows scattered print snow/speckles typical of this issue but also a few small green ink flecks on the white dress area that may be print defects or surface contamination. Gloss appears present but reduced, with no visible creases from this angle; the back is unseen so hidden creases cannot be ruled out, warranting a conservative floor of 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approx 65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophic. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear, particularly along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Topps Star Wars blue-border fragility. Corners appear rounded with wear visible at multiple points, suggesting at least moderate handling. Surface shows some loss of gloss and possible light creasing or surface scuffing in the image area, though the scan quality makes it difficult to definitively rule out a crease — the title code '0hg' gives no clear self-disclosed flaw. Overall condition points to a VG to VG-EX range (PSA 3–4), with the corner and border wear being the primary grade suppressors.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top/bottom) — left/right centering is a visible concern. The blue borders show no obvious heavy chipping along the visible edges but some surface wear is plausible at this resolution. Corners cannot be assessed with precision from this single overhead shot; they appear to have some rounding but no extreme damage visible, consistent with an EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases detected, though the image angle obscures fine detail on corners and edges. The left/right centering imbalance likely prevents a grade above 6, and without corner closeups the floor is conservatively set at 4.