Offered here is the rare 1968 Topps Venezuela Mickey Mantle base card (#280). This international issue is significant for its foreign tracking profile, representing the final South American playing-era card print run manufactured for Mantle. Mickey Mantle played his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees, hitting 536 career home runs, winning three American League MVP awards, and capturing seven World Series titles.

Size
5.5" x 3.5".

Condition
An incredibly scarce example, this is the only copy graded a 3.5 VG+ by PSA. The grading company has only handled 30 of the #280 Mantle and only eight copies have ever been graded higher without qualification. Near perfect centering, the cards eye appeal is superb. Minor corner imperfection is the most notable flaw.