1 of a kind POP 1 Highest graded PSA 9 Stahl Meyer Franks card

[bxb]

I never realized that the image on this card, which is the same one used on the 1954 Dan-Dee, was from a photo taken from his rookie season in 1951 by Bob Olen, the Yankees photographer.

The black and white photos then were hand colored to create the cards.

So you might say it's his first true rookie photo on a baseball card.

(Info above from Rich Mueller, SCD 7/14/24.)

[Schlesinj]

An original version of that photo just sold on Heritage in April.

Good luck, Howard.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by bxb

I never realized that the image on this card, which is the same one used on the 1954 Dan-Dee, was from a photo taken from his rookie season in 1951 by Bob Olen, the Yankees photographer.

It is also the same image used on Mantle's 1953-54 Briggs Meat card, which is much scarcer than the Stahl Meyer and Dan-Dee cards.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

It is also the same image used on Mantle's 1953-54 Briggs Meat card, which is much scarcer than the Stahl Meyer and Dan-Dee cards.

While the Briggs in an absolute sense is scarcer, The condition this Stahl Meyer is in blows away the Briggs.

[BRoberts]

This card won't last long at that price. Wish I had the money.

[ClementeFanOh]

Great card, Howard. Good luck with the sale!

Trent King

[Casey2296]

Best wishes to you and the consignor on a successful sale Howard.

[commishbob]

Wow, the stuff you see here on N54 can be mindblowing. That's one awesome card!

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by hcv123

While the Briggs in an absolute sense is scarcer, The condition this Stahl Meyer is in blows away the Briggs.

Ya think?!!
Good luck with the sale,
Val

[MikeGarcia]

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..Has anyone at The National been lucky enough to have seen this Black Swan Mantle ?

..One of a kind Mantles don't pop up very often .

[ClementeFanOh]

MikeG- Yessir, I saw it live. Beautiful card! Trent King

[Tomi]

Anyone hear about any offers for it or a possible sale?

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

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..Has anyone at The National been lucky enough to have seen this Black Swan Mantle ?

..One of a kind Mantles don't pop up very often .

The card had many visitors and people who appreciated seeing it in person.

Originally Posted by Tomi

Anyone hear about any offers for it or a possible sale?

As of Today the card is still available for sale. There are a couple of ongoing dialogues.

Originally Posted by BigfootIsReal

What region(s) was this distributed?

The Stahl Meyers were only distributed in the New York region

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Be careful bringing the card home. While I'm sure the card is worth everything you are asking and more, the insurance company might have a slightly different view on the card's value.

Thank you Jay. Great care was taken with security going to, at, and coming home from the show. I am happy to report the card is safe and secure.

Originally Posted by Lucas00

I'd be impressed if it went over $250,000 in an auction based on the mays sale, let alone over 2.5 million.

No shade at Howard or Brian I hope they get that asking price!

Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure

This 1954 PSA 9 Mays sold for $93K less than a year ago.

It will be interesting to see if the Mantle will bring nearly 30X as much as the Mays.

https://robertedwardauctions.com/arc...highest-graded

Cards like this sometimes fall through the cracks in auctions. The Mays has since been privately placed for significantly more than the $93K auction sale and is not for sale.

That said if you think about what a 52 Mays in a PSA 9 (or 10) might sell for Vs. a 52 Mantle in a PSA 9 (or 10) today, I think you'll quickly realize that comparing prices of Mantle and Mays is comparing apples and oranges.

[Lorewalker]

Sure we would have heard but wondering if this card sold? Not asking for a friend.