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The Two Types Of 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Cards
I mentioned earlier how I love the subtle nuances about cards that make them special. Here is a prime example.
As if the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card wasn’t already great enough, there are actually two different types to keep things interesting.
While neither is more valuable than the other (given they’re in the exact same condition), it’s still fun to hunt down their differences.
Let’s take a look:
There is a pixel missing in the lower left border of the Type 1 giving it a rounded look.
The name badge on the Type 1 bleeds yellow along its bottom.
The ‘e’ in Mantle’s facsimile on the Type 1 curves upwards where on the Type 2 it ends sharply.
The overall color scheme of the Type 1 is darker and more rich. The background coloration is obviously different but even his cap, skin tones, and bat are as well.
There is a blue pixel missing in the upper left background on the Type 2.
The border around the Yankees logo on the Type 2 is not as prominent and bold.
The border around the nameplate on the Type 2 is not as sharp. Look at how jagged it appears all the way around.
The upper black horizontal border of the Type 2 slightly overlaps the vertical borders.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card Type 1 and Type 2 Comparison
So those were some of the main differences on the front sides.
But there are still more on the reverse sides.
Article link, about a 1/3rd of the way down.
https://www.oldsportscards.com/micke...e-rookie-card/