While I like the pose, and it is #10 of the set, I really do not like this card as much as most of the other cards Clemente had during his career. The border color is just too drab and doesn't accentuate the image very well. There is also just too much going on the background. I was able to acquire the Venezuelan card from a dealer in Venezuela through eBay. I think most people who could've possibly been looking at the card were hesitant to buy it just because of that fact. The price was not prohibitive for this very rare issue. I, myself, was a little hesitant as well. I worried about the shipping and the fact the United States and Venezuela are not friendly towards each other. Well, my fears were unfounded. The card got to me faster than most cards I order even in the United States, through FedEx. The seller was also very friendly and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again.
I really like this Venezuelan version over the other years they printed cards there because on the back, the writing is in Spanish. Due to that fact, it is almost a must have for any serious Clemente collector. Also very telling about this issue, if you do any investigation, is the fact that there is damage from removing it from the album the card was pasted into. I know there are probably some examples without that, making them even more rare and expensive, but I personally like the residue. It tells the story of the Venezuelan card on it's own and makes it more authentic to me. There isn't too much paper loss, and once again, I could really care less how it grades. The corners and edges are fairly good and there are no creases. It is a keeper for me.
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