Dave, Tony, and Brian,
Thanks for the kind words. The problem with the Stahl-Meyers and the Briggs Meat is that there aren't too many decent ones that come up for sale. There was a real nice Briggs Meat that was auctioned two or three or four months ago. There was way too much interest in that and I don't think I was even the under bidder on it. I wish everyone would stop collecting Mantle cards until I get what I need.
Brian, you really want to use Chris as a reference for your book?
Seriously though, if Chris likes it, that's a good reference. Chris and I have been exchanging notes on Mantles for over a year now and he is a good source on all things Mantle. I have actually thought about getting your book in the past. There are also some books on the Post cereal cards from the early '60s I want to get at some point (although I think at least one of the years is out of print). But right now, I need all my cash for Mantle cards and Post panels.