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May 1957 Card Details

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May 1957
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #9
10 Crown Grade
Crowned Gem
Cert # 000017995
Subgrades
10 Centering
10 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 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.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1995 Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 set represents a pivotal moment when trading cards expanded beyond sports into entertainment and pop culture. Released during the height of chromium card popularity, this set captured iconic Playboy magazine covers from the publication's early decades. These cards bridged mainstream collecting with adult-oriented nostalgia, creating a unique niche that remains distinctly memorable within 1990s card culture. The May 1957 cover featured in card #9 showcases one of Playboy's most celebrated early issues. Collectors pursue these cover cards for their historical significance, vibrant chromium reproduction of classic imagery, and the connection to a transformative era in American publishing. The set preserves these cultural artifacts in collectible form, making it appealing to both card enthusiasts and vintage media historians.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
1 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 THIS SLAB 1
9.5 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 10 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 10 / 9.5 / 9.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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