1955 Bowman Duke Snider #242
Duke Snider · Bowman · Base / Vintage Star Card
Player
Duke Snider
Set
1955 Bowman
Year
1955
Card #
#242
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor/Authentic) due to heavy horizontal crease and surface damage
Category
Base / Vintage Star Card
Manufacturer
Bowman
Demand Level
Strong. Hall of Fame vintage cards (especially Dodgers/Yankees/Giants from this era) remain highly liquid even in lower grades since they are essential for set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25 - $45
Graded Value
PSA 1: $35-$50, PSA 2: $60-$85, PSA 3: $100-$130
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1955 Bowman Snider cards with similar heavy creases range from $28 to $42. PSA 1 (Graded) examples consistently sell between $40 and $55.
Description
A 1955 Bowman Duke Snider #242 featuring the iconic 'Color TV' wood-grain border design. The card shows the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame center fielder in a sepia-toned full-length pose holding his bat. The wood-frame border is classic Bowman, and the player name is printed in a clean block font at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, Brooklyn Dodgers icon, final year of Bowman production, highly popular 'TV Box' design.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The aging of the card stock, the specific dot-pattern characteristic of 1950s printing, and the natural wear patterns align with mid-century vintage cards. This is not a commonly faked card in low-grade condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant horizontal crease running through the middle of the card at the level of the player's waist. Visible surface wear/cracking along the crease line. Top-right corner appears to have significant wear or a small tear. Centering is shifted moderately to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in its current raw/low-grade state to maximize the number of bidders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($20+) would consume nearly the entire value of the card given the heavy crease. List as 'Raw / Authentic' with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Mention the crease clearly in the title to avoid returns.