No there is no mantle in here

Cards are in great shape. I would say VG+-Ex
With the exception of 1 that is in G shape.

I will not trade base cards for these.
Looking to trade for cards from my favorite players Ichiro, Mark Teixeira, or Torii Hunter only. Not interested in any others.

Scans are available

1952 Topps Johnny Groth (DetroitTigers) #25 VG+-Ex (Off center 60/40 l to r and 40/60 t to b, no creases, good corners showing some wear, but still can be called corners)

1952 Topps Sam Jethroe (Boston Braves) #27 VG+ (off center 60/40 l to r, and 30/70 t to b, no creases, corners show wear bottom right beginning to round)

1952 Topps Billy Goodman (Boston Red Sox) G (Off center 30/70 l to r, 60/40 t to b, creased on bottom right corner and across lower half of card from left to right, rounded corners

1952 Topps Morrie Martin (Philedelphia A's) Ex (off center 70/30 l to r, no creases, with some very nice looking corners bottom left being the weakest with very minor wear.

1952 Topps Duane Pilette (St. Louis Browns)VG+-Ex (off center 55/45 l to r, no creases, corners show some wear, bottom left shows early signs of rounding)