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April 1959 Card Details

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April 1959
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #14
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018001
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
10 Edges
9 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
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 unique intersection of pop culture and trading card collecting. Released during the height of the chromium card trend, this set licensed iconic Playboy magazine covers and translated them into collectible format, appealing to both nostalgia enthusiasts and card collectors exploring unconventional subjects beyond sports and entertainment figures. Card #14 features the April 1959 cover, capturing a moment from Playboy's golden era when the magazine dominated popular culture. Collectors are drawn to the vivid chromium reproduction of this vintage cover art, appreciating both the historical significance of the original publication and the craftsmanship of the card's metallic printing process.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
2 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 2
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 2 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 9.5 / 10 / 9
1 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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