2020 Holiday Auction Closing December 12-13
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2020
Graded NM-MT 8 (OC) by PSA. Hall of Famer, in his Rookie Card gum card appearance. When this exceptional item was tucked away long ago, clearly protected from erosive elements to become a fascinating memento for future generations, no one could have guessed just how great an impact Mantle would have on the game of baseball, and how he would become an idol to millions of youngsters in the years to come. Here is a suitable talisman from the past, one of the very few objects of its kind that is fine enough to suitably honor Mickey Mantle in a sophisticated and thoughtfully composed collection of baseball cards. Significantly, the offered card displays virtually none of the vertical print streaking that's typically expected in cards from the 1951 Bowman series. This is a very aesthetically appealing piece due to its blazing color, extremely sharp focus, and, of course, its subject. A beautifully well-preserved and printline-free, flagship collectible, in Near Mint to Mint condition (qualified as noted).