I agree with Tom but I do have a caveat (an caveat??? stupid English...). This is an important year obviously. The fact that it has both Mantle and Maris on it from that year is key and makes it worth more than a similar ball from a different year. Mantle didn't always sign even all star game balls himself. Interested buyers likely know this, and even a letter by the owner stating that he saw Mantle sign it may not be good enough.
Sad though it may be, I could see this ball carrying enough of a premium with an alphabet soup LOA that it may be worth it. May cost around $250 though.
Tom C
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