Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS, with Autograph Grade 10 by Beckett (0007441877). Hall of Famer. Among a total of 30 copies of this piece recorded in Beckett's census reporting, this is the lone example to achieve this commendable tier with none graded higher. Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant has contributed a blue ink on-card signature to this sterling, ultra-high-end Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos collectible. A multicolored game-used jersey patch highlights the cardfront presentation. Kobe Bryant was already a three-time NBA Finals champion when the inaugural Exquisite Collection basketball issue was released for the 2003-04 season, but—despite his veteran status—Exquisite cards remain some of Bryant's most sought-after entries. The appeal of the Exquisite Collection line is immediate and obvious: the half-measures that other brands take with respect to card manufacturing are below the standards of this ultra-premium release. Unworn memorabilia components and sticker autographs cannot properly reflect Bryant's devotion to the game of basketball, so this grand entry from the brand's second release is bestowed with a stunning game-used patch and a crisp on-card autograph that has achieved an unimprovable "10" Autograph Grade from Beckett. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 10, Corners: 9, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 10. A statement on the card affirms the manufacturer's guarantee of authenticity for the piece's content and serves as the item's COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "05/50."
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