Superior 1951 Bowman Baseball #253 Mickey Mantle rookie card! Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA with an (oc) qualifier due to errant top-to-bottom centering. This horizontal rendering of the future Hall of Fame hero exhibits four sharp corners and creamy edges which frames the perfectly contrasted batting pose of the young phenom against a cloudy ballpark setting. Unlike so many cards from the gum card series, this cornerstone is entirely absent of wax staining or other obtrusive wear. A majestic example that will certainly attract spirited bidding interest!