An exceptional, highly sought-after 1968 Topps Mickey Mantle card (No. 280), housed in a classic four-screw plastic holder.

The 1968 Topps baseball set is universally recognized by collectors for its distinctive burlap-weave border design and vibrant circular team medallions. As one of the final contemporary cards issued during the Commerce Comet's active playing career, Card No. 280 holds immense historical weight. It captures the legendary New York Yankees icon in a classic right-handed batting stance, transitioning to first base late in his career. Vintage cards of Mickey Mantle represent the gold standard of post-war sports card collecting, remaining a blue-chip cornerstone for advanced hobbyists and investors alike.

The card is presented raw within a vintage screw-down case. Its face boasts remarkable eye appeal, with the iconic burlap texture and bold red "Mantle" lettering remaining crisp and vivid. Mantle's photograph is sharp and centered, far superior to the typical off-center distributions common to this tough printing year. The factory margins are well-defined, and the corners present quite sharp with only minor, honest soft touch wear visible under inspection. The card back exhibits strong, solid orange ink fields. The superficial cloudiness from an old sticker is confined to the exterior plastic of the screw-down holder itself.

Mickey Mantle cards have long been the apex of card collecting, now so more than ever. This is a fine example that would be worth grading. 

[Sports, Sports History, Sports Memorabilia, Autographs, Signatures, Baseball]

The card is in very good to excellent raw condition, safely preserved inside a protective plastic case.