1952 Bowman Us Presidents Thomas Dewey 34 Appraisal

1952 Bowman U.S. Presidents Thomas Dewey #34

This is a vintage trading card featuring Thomas Dewey, part of the 1952 Bowman U.S. Presidents series. The card features a colorful, painted artistic portrait characteristic of early 1950s Bowman printing techniques, depicting Dewey with his signature mustache in a suit and tie against a blue-toned background. The central artwork is bordered by a white margin, with 'THOMAS DEWEY' printed in bold, black block capital letters at the bottom within that margin. The physical card appears to be printed on standard mid-century cardstock with a slightly off-white or cream tint due to age. Regarding condition, the centering shows a slight shift toward the left. The corners appear relatively sharp with minimal softening visible from behind the protective plastic sleeve, which is a key factor for grading. There are no obvious signs of creasing, surface chipping, or significant staining on the face of the card. This series is highly collected as a non-sports set from the 'Golden Age' of trading cards, produced by the Bowman Gum Company during a period of fierce competition with Topps. The quality of the lithography and the high-contrast color palette are hallmarks of the craftsmanship for this era.