How much is a 1950 1950 Bowman Cliff Mapes #218a worth?

As of 2026, Rawcomps has tracked 0 raw-condition sales for the 1950 1950 Bowman #218a Cliff Mapes. Condition, original ownership provenance, and presence of an original wrapper or pack provenance all materially shift the market when sales do appear. Source: https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices

What's the difference between graded and raw 1950 1950 Bowman #218a?

Graded copies of the 1950 1950 Bowman #218a are sealed in PSA, SGC, or BGS holders with an assigned condition grade on a 1–10 scale; raw copies are ungraded and the buyer assesses condition directly. Graded copies typically command a premium because the holder authenticates and grades the card in one step — but for raw cards, the upside is condition-judgment that beats the grader's eye. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/grading

What's the RC, ERR variation of the 1950 1950 Bowman #218a?

The RC, ERR variation is one of the documented parallels of the 1950 1950 Bowman #218a Cliff Mapes. Pre-1980 variations were typically driven by mid-run printing-plate changes, regional issuance, or production-error corrections — production volume per variation is rarely public. The Rawcomps set register lists every catalogued variation we've identified. Source: https://rawcomps.com/vault/1950/1950-bowman

Is my 1950 1950 Bowman #218a a reprint?

Reprints exist for nearly every popular pre-1980 baseball card (including the 1950 1950 Bowman Cliff Mapes). Originals show period-appropriate cardstock thickness, an offset-printing dot pattern visible under a 10× loupe, and back-design fidelity matching the era's printing process. If the card has modern gloss, sharp uncreased corners on a card that should show 76+ years of age, or paper that feels too white and crisp, treat it as a reprint until verified by a professional grading service. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/authentication

1950 Bowman · #218a

Cliff Mapes

RC, ERR

Cliff Mapes back — Image: TCDB · click to flip

Set: 1950 Bowman
Year: 1950
Card #: 218a
Set code: 1950_BOWMAN

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