Thanks, guys, for the comments on the '51B. No creases and, yep, the stain on the back brought it down to the G grade.

Those do look much better, irv. Nice pair!

That signed duo looks amazing, Bob!

That '64 Venezuelan is a great card, Matt.

CW, your 1951 Mantle Rookie just simply LOOKS better than 99% of them. :cool:

Yes including sevens, sixes, and fives. What an AWESOME and unique card you have there.

Great Rawlings Premium Paul :)

Thanks, CW!

Some pretty nice cards in this thread! Wish I had of collected more over the years.

Thanks, Chris!:)

Hey Chris, to show you what a good friend I am, I'll gladly trade you the Canadian Post panel. Either one of your 1952 Topps Mantles would do. I'll even let you pick which one. :)

Some really nice Mantles shown guys. I'm not much into autographs, but the '51 Bowman and '52 Topps autographed cards are sure nice.

Printed courtesy of Sports Collectibles of Houston!

Boner worthy! Holy sh*t

These were all Upgrades:
 

These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.

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WOW, again! :cool:

My latest pickup and one of my top 10 Mantle cards:
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X~8AAO...S9/s-l1600.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/84EAAO...TG/s-l1600.jpg

[QUOTE=clydepepper;1540433]These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.


Got any stock tips?

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I don't know how wise it would be to follow my stock tips:


'Instead of re-investing your dividends, use them to purchase cardboard.'


I will say that Mantles appear to hold their value more than many stocks.
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OK, here are some Mickey Mantle's for starters......will post some more later on.


.... Type 1 .................................................. .................................................. ..... Type 2

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/d...mmantle52t.jpg . http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...psc6162664.jpg




1952 Topps reprint set (issued 1982)
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...tle1982rpx.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...tle1982rpB.jpg




http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...psa57f3cbd.jpg




http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/t...ntlesnider.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...auerMantle.jpg



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...antleAutog.jpg




1969 TOPPS very rare blue color variation
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...eMantle50x.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...Mantle50xx.jpg



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...urantCardx.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...rantCardBx.jpg



1953 Camel Cigarettes Adv.
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...lsenAdv25x.jpg




http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...ntlePrem25.jpg............ 6 1/2" x 9" glossy photo


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...lovePixADV.jpg



TED Z
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Here is my Mint 55 Bowman. I would call it Gem Mint except for the barely noticeable speck of paper loss on the back.:D

Ted
 

I have always seen the Phillies Cigar Mantle referred to as a 1961 issue. Is that wrong? You say 1963.

(mine)

Phillies Cigars
 

I looked at both of my boxes--the advertisement for the gloves/photos is on the back of each of these--but unfortunately no dates are present anywhere on them.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...psqcypvqqi.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...psr0a9nyys.jpg

It's a much sharper card in real life, but this is a lousy scanner. Attachment 231731

My scanner makes my cards, especially the borders, look gray?

They are much whiter in hand but I can't figure out how to get them to look better?

Not a card but a pic of my Uncle Sam with Mickey Mantle at a 1958 World Series game. (For those that haven't seen it?)

65 one of my fav Topps issues. Great card Sean

Just got this from a great member on here. First Mick rc!

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/...0EB60897C0.jpg

Thanks. '65 were my first cards (as an 8 year old), and I still think that they're the best looking set of the sixties. :)

My understanding is that this was a 1963-64 issue.



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...ntlePrem25.jpg............ 6 1/2" x 9" glossy photo


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...lovePixADV.jpg



TED Z
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On its way to me....creased but ok....I seem to be liking creased cards lately..

http://luckeycards.com/1952mantle.jpeg

Welcome to the fray! ( as you like to say)

The Standard Catalog lists it as 1961 for what it may be worth.
https://books.google.com/books?id=WS...atalog&f=false

Leon as a peasant/forum owner is just a coverup...Scrooge Mcduck-like amounts of cash! Very nice pickup :)

Looks pretty sharp to me. Nice card. Same with that 52 Leon. Crease or not it looks great.

I took out a loan :(
Thanks for the kind words though. As the 'ole sales-saying goes, it's nice for the grade. FYI, would love to have an even nicer one but they are getting way out there nowadays.

That's a great pickup. Amazing centering!

The market is definitely out of control right now when it comes to these. Any thoughts I had about saving up for one as an investment are long gone.

Nice pickup Leon and congrats to all amazing Mantle owners in this thread. Wish I still had my Hunters Mantle I bought from Verkman back in the day. Oh well. So, will the trend continue to go up to like Roger Maris, Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, Cal Ripken, etc... OR down to Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Wajo, etc...?

Yeah, I had to do the same to get my CJ Mathewson in REA. :p

Congrats Leon very nice card!

Leon, have you become a deserter? That (nice!) '52 mantle doesn't look like a pre-War card to me!! :D
Val

Not a deserter but if I am going to do local shows around here (DFW) I have to have some eye candy for my cases. This '52 is a collection card but will have a high price on it....then as time goes by, the price will come in line when I need to let 'er go. It's all fun...and who knows, he may stay forever. I have always liked '52 MIcks and have been runner up on a few over the years, in auctions.

Leon, she's a beauty. It presents well. Defintely you'll get everyone glancing at it when they walk by. Pat yourself on the back, you did well.

Leon- I'm glad you got one you like and could afford.

It's weird that I just bought another Ruth and another Wagner, but couldn't even consider trying for a '52T Mantle...something's wrong there.

oh well....


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Bob, show us the back. :)

Mantle and Team

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