1977 Topps Star Wars #5 Princess Leia Organa

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for this issue. Blue borders show light chipping/wear at corners consistent with a PSA 6 EX-MT designation; no corners appear sharply intact but none are heavily rounded either. Surface gloss appears largely intact with modest loss, consistent with light handling wear. The slab limits corner and edge inspection precision, and no back is visible, so the range is kept wide; the stated PSA 6 aligns well with what the photo shows.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35 and T/B ~55/45, within EX-MT territory horizontally but pushing limits. Blue border shows visible chipping/wear consistent with this issue's known fragility, particularly along the left and bottom edges where the border color appears interrupted. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding — at least two corners (top-left, bottom-left) show visible softening visible even at this resolution, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but photo softness from sleeve glare prevents confident assessment of print defects or scratches; no creases are visible but cannot be ruled out on the back. The blue border chipping is the primary grade-limiter here, pushing the estimate toward EX (5) rather than EX-MT (6).

Centering: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than the right border, and the top border is noticeably wider than the bottom — estimating L/R roughly 60/40 and T/B roughly 65/35, which is borderline acceptable for a mid-grade but not clean enough for 7+. Blue borders show visible chipping and wear along all four edges, consistent with typical 1977 Star Wars blue-series handling wear, but severity is moderate rather than severe. Corners: the visible corners show light-to-moderate rounding — not sharp, but not fully blunted; consistent with EX to EX-MT territory. Surface appears to retain partial gloss with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the lower-center area has a slightly uneven sheen that could indicate a soft crease or surface wear — cannot confirm without better lighting. The sleeve glare and propped angle obscure fine corner detail and edge condition on the right side, widening the range; a raw grade of PSA 5 EX is the most likely outcome given the border wear and corner condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — centering is imperfect but not severely off-center, roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B. The blue border shows visible chipping/wear consistent with this notoriously fragile stock, particularly noticeable along the edges. Corner detail is obscured by the sleeve and image resolution, but corners appear to show some rounding or blunting rather than being sharp — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface appears intact with no obvious creases visible through the sleeve, and there is some gloss loss evident. The soft poly sleeve prevents confident corner and edge assessment; the range is widened accordingly to account for hidden wear.