2026 Summer Premier
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Jul 26, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Lot 14
1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie (Newly Graded) – PSA VG 3
Sold for
$19,200
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $25 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $150,000 |
This 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle true rookie card has just recently been graded VG 3 by PSA. The front pictures Mantle in his right-handed batting pose, looking over his left shoulder in his Yankees cap, with the black "Mickey Mantle" nameplate box at upper right within the lovely sky-and-cloud background artwork.
The card's condition suits its grade, with significant vertical off-centering and rounded top corners. The white borders are slightly off-white and the edges appear straight and smooth. The image itself remains bright with fine registration on Mick's face, uniform and bat. Two vertical print lines are barely visible running down his jersey. There are no creases, stains or wrinkles to the surface. The reverse carries Mantle's rookie-year biography, height, weight, and 1950 Joplin minor league stats beneath the "No. 253 in the 1951 Series" heading and Bowman Gum copyright. A certified example of the hobby's most significant post-war "true" rookie card, freshly encapsulated and graded.
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