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May 1975 Card Details

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May 1975
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #48
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018055
Subgrades
10 Centering
9.5 Corners
10 Edges
9 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 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 moment when trading card manufacturers aggressively diversified beyond sports. This release applied chromium technology and fine art reproduction to iconic magazine covers, creating a novelty crossover product that appealed to both card collectors and pop culture enthusiasts. The set captures the aesthetic sensibilities of 1990s collecting, when foil finishes and entertainment licenses felt cutting-edge and culturally significant. Card #48 features the May 1975 Playboy cover, a snapshot of that era's visual style and cultural moment. Collectors are drawn to these chromium reproductions for their striking presentation and the nostalgic appeal of vintage magazine imagery preserved in card form.
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
2 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 1
9.5 THIS SLAB 2
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 2 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 9.5 / 10 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
1 Lower
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