Very, very thoughtful, interesting post, Brian. I do believe time will ultimately prove you're right on items like truly rare and significant regionals (after all, the 1914 Baltimore News Ruth and MANY of the M101 Ruth rookies--with various, non-blank backs--are regionals), and some of the better, rarer Topps test issues. Some key unique or near-so and significant Topps proofs might get there too! From a dollar standpoint, we might not want to be so narrow-minded as to limit our considerations to pre-war cards.
Plus I think I know how you feel about your Mantle--I probably feel the same way about my raw, NMt '53-'55 Dormand, bat on shoulder Mantle (just a gorgeous card, and a tough one in high-grade), and '55 Exhibit Postcard Back SGC EX+ Mantle (don't think there are many of these out there, in any grade).
Best of luck in your collecting,
Larry
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