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1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie Card – PSA EX+ 5.5

Lot Closed

December 7, 07:29 PM GMT

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15,000 - 20,000 USD

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1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays Rookie Card – PSA EX+ 5.5


Graded EX+ 5.5 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in his first-year trading card appearance. Willie Mays' incredible on-field heroics dominated sports-page news during the '50's, and his 1951 Bowman "high number series" Rookie Card is among the most coveted pieces in the hobby. This specimen is a favorably well-preserved example of its type. The offered Mays card is distinguished by bright, well-focused color and nicely shaped corners. Its vibrant hues are disturbed only by faint touches of surface wear attributable to respectful past handling. Visually appealing Excellent-plus condition.