2006 Topps Mickey Mantle '52 Topps Style Reprint #TBT1

This item is a 2006 Topps baseball card featuring the iconic image of Mickey Mantle, designed as a tribute to his legendary 1952 Topps card. The card features a vibrant yellow background behind a portrait of Mantle in a New York Yankees cap, holding a bat. Notable design elements include the 'Topps 52' circular logo in the upper right, a facsimile signature in black ink across the bottom white rectangle, and the classic Yankees 'top hat' logo in a yellow square at the bottom left. The card is printed on modern glossy cardstock, measuring approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches. Unlike the 1952 original which was printed on thicker cardboard, this version utilizes modern printing techniques resulting in sharper colors and a smoother finish. The card is currently housed in a semi-rigid plastic top-loader for protection. Its condition appears excellent with sharp corners, clean borders, and no visible creasing or staining, though centering appears slightly biased toward the top-left edge. This specific card was part of a 2006 commemorative set celebrating the 55th anniversary of Topps baseball cards.