Mickey Mantle Question

[Timbegs]

I recently acquired the Mickey Mantle 'cards' below in an auction where the lot was not well described so I don't want to get my hopes up but they all look pretty good, though off the run for me. Can anyone help me better identify the cards and perhaps their values? The top two cards actually measure 5x7 and were said to be from 'picture packs' from the 50s or 60s. Any help is appreciated...

[rats60]

The bottom two are part of the lid of a display box for 1968 Topps Posters and a 1967 Topps Pin Up that were inserts in packs of 1967 Topps cards.

[Timbegs]

Originally Posted by rats60

The bottom two are part of the lid of a display box for 1968 Topps Posters and a 1967 Topps Pin Up that were inserts in packs of 1967 Topps cards.

Thanks! I thought the bottom right was a Bazooka display. I did actually recognize the Pin Up Poster but didn't know the year. I tend to stay in Topps Bowman standard issue Mickey's but he looked so young in the top cards, especially top left. Like a baby! Cool photos, anyway...

[Timbegs]

Oh man! I meant to be in post War Chat, not BST. Whoops! Can a moderator help/move me?

[Puckettfan]

Those top 2 look like they ARE indeed from the 50s/60s team picture packs that were souvenirs you could get at the games. eBay has a few listed.

Here's another reference:

http://keymancollectibles.com/photos...icpack1956.htm

[RedsFan1941]

You struck gold with the one in the upper left. 1951 Wheaties. Four-figure card.

http://www.milehighcardco.com/1951-w...-lot17875.aspx

[Timbegs]

While there are two threads going (apologies, I got over excited), all the cards have been identified, mostly by this awesome board and it's members, so I wanted to share:

Top Left: 1951 Wheaties (Thanks RedsFan1941)
Top Right: 1958-1961 Jay Pub Photos Type 1 Portrait (a friend off site)
Bottom Left: 1967 Topps Pin Up (Thanks Rats60)
Bottom Right: 1968 Topps Posters (thanks, again, Rats60)


If possible, could someone give me an idea of their 'value'? I trust this board much more than any price guide...

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Timbegs

While there are two threads going (apologies, I got over excited), all the cards have been identified, mostly by this awesome board and it's members, so I wanted to share:

Top Left: 1951 Wheaties (Thanks RedsFan1941)
Top Right: 1958-1961 Jay Pub Photos Type 1 Portrait (a friend off site)
Bottom Left: 1967 Topps Pin Up (Thanks Rats60)
Bottom Right: 1968 Topps Posters (thanks, again, Rats60)


If possible, could someone give me an idea of their 'value'? I trust this board much more than any price guide...

You're very lucky on this. I was out bowling with my son and forgot to bid on this lot. As mentioned, the one on the top left is a '51 Wheaties and should fetch around $800-$1,200. Get that one graded by PSA or SGC before selling. The others are all $15-$40 cards. The 1968 Posters is actually a cut-out from the 1968 Posters box. Look it up on eBay under "sold" listings and you'll see a complete box that sold for about $100.

Congrats on the pick-up. I'm still pissed that I was temporarily detained during this auction end!!

[Timbegs]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

You're very lucky on this. I was out bowling with my son and forgot to bid on this lot. As mentioned, the one on the top left is a '51 Wheaties and should fetch around $800-$1,200. Get that one graded by PSA or SGC before selling. The others are all $15-$40 cards. The 1968 Posters is actually a cut-out from the 1968 Posters box. Look it up on eBay under "sold" listings and you'll see a complete box that sold for about $100.

Congrats on the pick-up. I'm still pissed that I was temporarily detained during this auction end!!

Wow. Great stuff. I will likely add the 1951 Wheaties to my collection and sell the other three. After some research this morning, I see SGC has graded 11 and PSA has graded 69. And on this board, there was a great thread about it not really being from 1951 at all! The photo is allegedly a doctored photo (nice 1950s photoshop skills by General Mills!) from 1952 and unless Doc Brown, Old Biff Tannen and Marty McFly were involved, this card set MIGHT have come out later. Fascinating stuff. Thanks for all your help.

As always, net54 rocks!

[Bestdj777]

I'd be interested in the poster box top. Please PM me with your price and we can discuss. As for the 1951 Wheaties, there is some debate about the actual year of issue--it was probably 1953. But, PSA grades it as a 1951, and it is worth submitting it for grading. I've had a couple over the years, and they bring strong prices.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Timbegs

I recently acquired the Mickey Mantle 'cards' below in an auction where the lot was not well described so I don't want to get my hopes up but they all look pretty good, though off the run for me. Can anyone help me better identify the cards and perhaps their values? The top two cards actually measure 5x7 and were said to be from 'picture packs' from the 50s or 60s. Any help is appreciated...

Congrats on your win. All the cards look to be in great condition.

Enjoy.