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October 1957
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #11
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000017999
Subgrades
9 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
9 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 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.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
The Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 set from 1995 represents a fascinating crossover moment in trading card history, when the hobby expanded well beyond sports to embrace pop culture and vintage imagery. These chromium cards captured iconic Playboy covers from the magazine's golden era, appealing to collectors interested in both the publication's cultural significance and the high-quality chromium printing technology that was popular throughout the mid-1990s. Card 11 features the October 1957 cover, a snapshot of the magazine during its influential early years. The chromium treatment gives the vintage cover artwork enhanced depth and visual impact, making it a distinctive piece for collectors drawn to classic American imagery and the aesthetic of 1950s design. These cover cards remain sought after by those collecting across multiple genres and eras.
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1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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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 / 10 / 10 / 9
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1 Equal
0 Lower
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