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May 1956 Card Details

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May 1956
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #5
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000017989
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersPerfect corners with no signs of wear, nicks, or softening. The corners appear flawless under all forms of inspection and are as sharp as possible.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 from 1995 represents a notable crossover moment when trading cards expanded beyond sports into celebrity and pop culture territory. Released during the height of the chromium card craze, this set brought Playboy's iconic cover imagery into the collector market, appealing to both card enthusiasts and pop culture fans seeking something different from traditional sports offerings. The May 1956 cover captures a significant moment from Playboy's early years, when the magazine was establishing itself as a cultural phenomenon. Collectors are drawn to these chromium reproductions for their vibrant colors and the nostalgic appeal of mid-century Americana, making them enduring pieces of both publishing and collecting history.
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Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 10 / 10 / 8.5
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