the only Post Script I can add relates to. cards: The first pack I ever opened was a '51 Bowman. Even then, Mantle and Mays were highly coved but I never landed either of them. However, imagine the excitement when the magical new '52 Topps arrived; bigger, real photos, splendid color etc. Our geographic area received the last series, so everybody was on the hunt for Mantle. Never found one despite spending my whole weekly allowance...$1 and begging my father for odd jobs to supplement my meager income. Did land the Jackie, Campy and Pee Wee but, of course, they are dust in the wind.
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