1953 Topps New York Yankees Team / Stadium #258
Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Martin, Whitey Ford, Casey Stengel (and other unidentified Yankees) · Topps Shooting Stars · Base Card / Team Card
Player
Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Martin, Whitey Ford, Casey Stengel (and other unidentified Yankees)
Set
1953 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1953
Card #
#258
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 1.5 - 2 (Fair to Good). Centering is heavily shifted left. Significant corner rounding and edge wear are visible. Surface appears to have minor staining/toning.
Category
Base Card / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps Shooting Stars
Demand Level
Strong. Yankees team cards from the 1950s—especially high-number short prints—remain highly liquid and consistently sought after by both Yankee team collectors and 1953 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $125.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $50-75, PSA 2: $120-150, PSA 3: $200-250
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw/PSA 1-2 range from $55 to $140 depending on the severity of the centering. Graded PSA 4s have crossed $450, but this specific card's centering and corner wear will cap the grade.
Description
An iconic 1953 Topps #258 featuring the New York Yankees team and Yankee Stadium. This high-number card features artistic depictions of legends Mickey Mantle, Phil Rizzuto, and manager Casey Stengel arranged around a bird's-eye view of the historic 'House that Ruth Built.' Classic blue background with white borders and distinct Yankees logos in the corners.
Key Features
High-number short print in the 1953 Topps set (#251-280). Highly desirable as it features likenesses of multiple Hall of Famers including Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra in a single card, alongside the famous stadium.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: Medium-High. The 1953 Topps set uses a distinct ‘heavy’ card stock and matte finish. This card shows natural age-related toning. Authentic examples will have a 'pixelated' or 'pointillism' look under a jeweler’s loupe rather than a modern smooth inkjet pattern.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering (common for this set). Soft, rounded corners especially on the bottom. Minor edge chipping. Possible surface toning or light staining which is typical for 70-year-old card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a mid-lower grade example like this to reach the widest audience. For a more secure transaction, COMC is a viable alternative.
Selling Tips
Due to the high number of reprints of this specific card, clear photos of the back are essential to prove authenticity. Do not clean the surface as you may damage the fragile 1953 ink. Mention 'Mantle' and 'High Number' in the title to maximize keyword hits.