All good. Was able to track down Ray Gallo's son (Louis)who still lives in Rhode Island. He was shocked I had the photos. Apparently his dad told him that that particular image was Mantle's favorite. He said those photos are no doubt 1950's originals as his dad never stamped any of his later photos with that stamp. And no one else is in possession of his stamp. He thinks Cooperstown might also have one of his originals. The later prints were embossed on the front. Appreciate the feedback but the age/discoloration of the paper, clarity of the image, along with the period correct stamp and information from his son is good enough for me.
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