Signed cards of Mickey Mantle have become highly sought-after, as vintage collectors have come to understand the relative scarcity of autographed cards. For many years, collectors felt that autographed cards were verboten, as the autograph was considered a detriment to the condition of the card. As collectors began to understand the relative scarcity of signed vintage cards, their values increased exponentially - with Mickey Mantle leading the way.
Presented here is a collector-grade 1958 Topps Mantle, signed in bold, black Sharpie near the bottom of the card. The signature is clear and legible, with some white in the lines where the ink was not perfectly evenly distributed. Still, a dark, attractive signature on the key card in the 1958 Topps set. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA.