1977 Topps Star Wars #5 Princess Leia Organa — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not severely. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most prominently on the upper-right and lower-left corners; corner rounding is apparent on at least two corners, consistent with a VG-EX (4) to EX (5) range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but shows some dulling and a small area of potential scuffing or soil near the lower-left border region. No crease is visible from this angle though the card has a slightly bowed or handled look; the back is unseen and could reveal additional defects. Conservative range of 3–5 applied given edge and corner wear visible at this resolution.

Centering: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — estimating approximately 60/40 left-right and 58/42 top-bottom, within NM-MT range on that axis alone. Blue border shows no obvious chipping visible at this resolution, which is encouraging for a blue-series Star Wars card. Corners appear reasonably sharp with possible light rounding on one or two corners, consistent with EX-MT (6) to NM (7) range; no creases are visible on the face. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious scratches or print defects, though the scan resolution limits close corner inspection — seller's EX/EX-MT self-assessment of roughly a 5-6 aligns with what the photo supports.

Centering estimate: left border notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B), so left-right centering is a significant concern but not miscut territory. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with well-handled vintage blue-series Star Wars cards. All four corners appear rounded with evident wear — upper-left and lower-right look softest. Surface gloss appears largely gone with possible light scuffing or handling marks visible across the photo area; no obvious hard crease is confirmed from this angle but surface condition looks well below NM. The photo angle and resolution obscure fine corner and edge detail, so the range is widened; a hidden crease could push this to a 2.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 and top/bottom roughly 60/40 — not a centering problem. The serious damage is elsewhere: seller discloses water damage and the photo confirms it — the bottom-left corner shows heavy compression, paper lift and what appears to be softened/pulped card stock consistent with moisture damage; the lower-left blue border is visibly frayed and partially delaminated. All four corners show at minimum moderate rounding; the bottom-left corner is severely damaged. Surface gloss appears heavily diminished across much of the card face, consistent with water staining. The blue border chipping typical of this series is exacerbated by the moisture damage. Under PSA standards, water damage is a qualifiable defect (MK or ST qualifier) that typically results in a grade of 1 or 2; the visible structural damage to the corner and border delamination push this toward the low end. A grade of 2 (GOOD) is the most likely outcome if the back is similarly affected; a 1 (PR-FR) is possible if the back shows more severe staining or paper loss not visible here.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 horizontally and top/bottom roughly 60/40 — centering itself is not the primary concern here. The blue border shows significant chipping and wear along the right edge and lower-right corner, consistent with this series' known susceptibility to border chipping. All four corners show visible rounding and/or fraying, with the lower-right corner appearing the most compromised. There is a visible crease or fold mark in the upper portion of the photo image (near the subject's hair), which is a grade-capping surface defect. Surface gloss appears heavily diminished and there is general soiling/wear across the face of the card. These combined defects — rounded corners, visible crease, border chipping, and gloss loss — place this squarely in the VG to VG-EX range, most likely a PSA 3.

Centering estimate: left blue border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~55/45 to 60/40 and T/B ~55/45, so centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver. The blue borders show visible chipping/wear, particularly along the right edge and bottom-right corner area, which is characteristic of this issue but still grade-relevant. Corner sharpness is difficult to confirm precisely at this resolution — bottom-left and bottom-right corners appear to show some rounding or blunting consistent with an EX to EX-MT range; top corners look slightly better but not sharp enough to push toward NM territory. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, but the photo does not provide closeup corner detail or card-back information, widening the range. A raw grade estimate of PSA 5 (EX) is most likely given the border chipping and corner softness, with 4 (VG-EX) possible if corner rounding is more pronounced than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate (approximate due to camera angle): left/right borders appear roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. Blue border shows visible chipping and edge wear along multiple sides, consistent with this issue's known susceptibility to blue-border flaking; the bottom and right edges show the most wear. Corners appear rounded rather than sharp — all four corners show some degree of softening, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light soiling on the white dress area of the image, though no creases are definitively visible in this photo; the back cannot be assessed. The combination of rounded corners, blue border chipping, and gloss degradation points to a PSA 4 (VG-EX) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are slightly sharper than the angle suggests and no reverse issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — passable but not tight. The blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most pronounced at the bottom-left corner where the border has clearly worn through. All four corners appear softly rounded rather than sharp, with the bottom-left showing the most rounding — consistent with a VG-EX range card. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no creases are evident from this angle but the card has clearly seen handling. Back and corner closeups are unavailable, so the lower end of the range guards against hidden creases or staining.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear along the left and bottom edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-border fragility. All four corners show rounding and blunting — no sharp corners remain, with the lower-left appearing the most worn. Surface gloss appears partially intact in the photo image area but the border wear and corner rounding together push this into the VG-EX range; no creases are visible from this angle but the back cannot be assessed. A single-photo front view limits certainty — hidden creases or back damage could pull the grade lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — off-center left-to-right enough to push centering toward the 4-5 range ceiling. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, most pronounced on the left side where the border coat has flaked away; this is characteristic of the 1977 Topps blue series but the degree here exceeds minor. Corners: all four corners show rounding — upper-left and lower-left appear most rounded, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range; no corner is sharp. Surface: gloss loss is apparent across the image area and border, though no obvious crease or staining is detectable from this photo — the back is unseen and could reveal hidden creases. Overall the card presents as a well-circulated raw copy in the VG-EX to EX range, with the significant blue-border chipping likely capping the grade at PSA 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but within EX-MT range on its own. The blue border shows visible chipping and wear on the edges, particularly along the bottom and right side, consistent with typical handling wear on this issue. Corners appear rounded at all four points — no sharp corners visible even at this resolution, suggesting corner wear consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible; no creases are clearly confirmed from this angle but the angle obscures fine surface detail. The card grades most likely in the VG-EX (4) range given rounded corners and edge/border wear, with EX (5) possible if corners are slightly better than they appear and no hidden creases exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look roughly even (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The blue border shows clear chipping and wear along the left edge and lower-left corner, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-border fragility. All four corners appear rounded or blunted rather than sharp; the lower-left corner looks the most worn. Surface gloss appears partially gone with some cloudiness or light scuffing visible, though the toploader glare makes a definitive call difficult. No creases are visible from this angle, but the overall wear pattern — chipped borders, rounded corners, reduced gloss — places this card firmly in the VG to VG-EX range; absence of a confirmed crease keeps it out of GOOD territory, but significant corner and border wear prevents anything higher than VG-EX (4).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly larger than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so for this issue. The blue border shows visible chipping/wear consistent with this series' known susceptibility, particularly along the left and bottom edges. Corners appear rounded — at least two corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show moderate rounding visible even at this resolution, suggesting EX to VG-EX territory. Surface gloss appears partially intact but dulled, with some print snow visible in the photo area; no obvious crease is detected but the image quality and sleeve glare prevent a definitive ruling. The combination of corner rounding, border chipping, and mild centering shift points to a VG-EX (4) estimate, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and no creases are hiding under the glare.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60-65% right / 35-40% left), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — off-center left is the primary centering concern, consistent with known wandering in this series. Blue border chipping is visible along the left and top edges, which is typical of this issue but still grades against the card. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding, particularly on the lower-left and upper-left, suggesting wear consistent with EX to EX-MT range; no severe rounding or creasing is visible. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious scratches or staining visible, though a single-angle seller photo cannot rule out hidden surface wear or back defects. The range of 4–6 reflects uncertainty about corner wear severity and back condition; the blue border chipping and left-heavy centering are the primary grade suppressors here.