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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

James, I have a complete 1956 set, including the checklists. I can tell you that the Mantle card really is a prize for a number of reasons. First, it was his Triple Crown year; next, it's easily the most visually appealing card in the set. The guy has a look of happiness on his face that is unparalleled in any of his cards. He's at the top of his game so to speak, and it shows. Next, he was not included in the 55 Topps set so it is the first and only time he's available on the larger, horizontal Topps cards of the 55-56 variety. Both sets are great and very interesting. My advice is to buy a raw one and submit it for grading (his cards really are expensive when graded and draw a premium). You can't have the 56 set without Mantle in my opinion - he IS the 56 set...