Value of '52 Topps Mantle in 1973?

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by holygrail

hi,

i'm trying find the price of the card in about ex-mt condition in '73 for an article i am writing. I've very much enjoyed all the 1950s and 1960s price guides and catalogs on net54.

Unfortunately, my treasured 1973 card company catalog from my youth is lost.

Does anybody have one or its equivalent? Or maybe remembers or can estimate?

Thanks very much.

David (seideman)

In late December of 1972, my dear mom bought me an excellent-mint+ 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle from a very reputable dealer of the time, Larry Fritsch, from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This grade was considered very high grade of the time, with only "mint" the best of all. The term "near mint" had not been coined among cards in 1972-1973. The reason I said "hang in there with me" is because I still own the original note that Larry typed to me when he offered me the only one he had left for sale. I will try to find the note, scan it at my local library, and email it to you.

Best regards, Brian Powell

UPDATE FROM SUNDAY, JULY 29TH---- David, within 15 minutes of ending the above post, God helped me find the note. I think you will be impressed, for the note is explicit, dated, and signed! If interested, PM me.