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April 1955 Card Details

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April 1955
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #2
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000017986
Subgrades
10 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 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.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The 1995 Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 set represents a unique crossover moment in trading card history, when the hobby expanded beyond sports to celebrate pop culture icons. Released during the chromium card boom of the mid-1990s, these cards captured the artistic legacy of Playboy's most iconic magazine covers. The set appealed to collectors drawn to vintage imagery, photography history, and the aesthetic design of a cultural institution. The April 1955 cover features the magazine's distinctive style from that era, representing the early years of Playboy's publication history. This particular issue holds appeal for collectors interested in mid-century American culture and the artistry of classic cover design. It's a window into both the magazine's influential visual legacy and the broader 1950s aesthetic that continues to captivate collectors today.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
1 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 1
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 10 / 10 / 8.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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