FT/FS: Wicked Rare 1967 Laughlin Mantle
 

I have two 1967 Laughlin World Series #61 Mickey Mantle 'with address' cards for trade (possibly for sale). They are extremely rare, as Bob Laughlin supposedly only printed a total of 300 of each card in the set with his address appearing on back, so who knows how many still exist or when another one will be available?? Unlike the 'without address' versions/reprints, these Mantles were actually released during The Mick's playing career, so they're a must-have for the Mickey Mantle collector.

In the 'beggars can't be choosers' reality of life, they are unfortunately low grade examples (the set is notorious for getting roughed up very easily). The card on the left has an obvious crease running across the top and then into the corner (it actually appears right where the top of a Topps card would hit if it were laid atop it, so I'm guessing it was bent to 'fit' in). Otherwise, it looks nice enough and is the proper size. The graded card on the right was trimmed down back in the day (most likely) again to match the size of regular Topps cards (1967 Laughlins are a bit oversized). It probably should have just been labeled as 'authentic,' but who knows? "0 76 70" is written in pen on the back (maybe a late-60's Zodiac cipher reference?)...


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I am willing to trade (don't have a specific dollar trade value in mind) either one of them for pretty big hits, or 'possibly' consider selling if an offer is substantial enough.


Not sure what I'm looking to get in return, but here is a list of stuff I am particularly interested in:
• HOF'ers in nice shape from the 50's through early 70's (preferably graded, but open to cards in their natural state)
• Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth and Nolan Ryan cards
• 1971 Topps Greatest Moments
• Tough to find errors and variations from the 50's through the early 70's
• 1964 Topps Stand-Ups (need virtually any in nice shape)
• 1961-67 Topps high numbers and SP's
• 1963 Fleer BB stars and HOF'ers in nice shape
• Major HOFer rookie cards
• 1954 Bowman BB stars and HOF'ers in nice shape
• 1954 Red Heart BB (need virtually any in nice shape)
• And who knows what else?

If you have any questions or are interested in talking, please give me a shout.

Hey Elm!

Sorry to blow your Zodiac cypher theory, but that is actually the zip code for Tenafly, NJ! I am guessing Bob added that in himself at some point, maybe giving the card out in hopes of someone ordering a set?

Hey Marty,
I knew it!! It was you who finally solved the infamous Zodiac 340 cipher, wasn't it??? :D

You've deciphered the dechipherer! :)

Good luck with the sale or trade - not too many of these changing hands regardless of the grade!