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January 1963 Card Details

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January 1963
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #27
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018023
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
9 Surface
Centering65/35 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 unique moment when trading card manufacturers expanded beyond sports into lifestyle and entertainment collectibles. These chromium cards captured iconic Playboy magazine covers, bringing the aesthetic of 1960s pop culture into the card collecting hobby. The set appealed to both nostalgia enthusiasts and collectors interested in non-traditional card categories during the mid-90s trading card boom. The January 1963 cover card showcases one of Playboy's most memorable early issues, featuring the distinctive photography and design sensibilities of that era. Collectors are drawn to these vintage cover reproductions for their historical significance and striking visual presentation on chromium stock, which enhanced the vibrant colors and detail of the original magazine imagery.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
1 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
9 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 10 / 10 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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