What are the rarest post WWII cards (1945-1979)

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

1.....If we are considering what absolutely is a rare card, then Tony G is on target.

2.....But, I have a different perspective on this subject. To determine rarity you have to take into
consideration "demand". How many collectors seek out Felin Franks and 55 Topps stamp issues ?


3.....When demand is factored into the equation, then cards such as the 1949 LEAF Satchell Paige
is one of the first cards that pop into my mind.




4.....This card was not only in the Short-Printed (SP) series of this set, its been proven that fewer
Leaf Paige cards were issued than the other 48 cards in this SP series.

5.....And, when one is lucky to find this rare card, it is usually less than Vg condition. So, we have
this added factor "condition" to consider when identifying a rare card.

Therefore, my candidate for one of the "rarest" post-war cards is this Paige card in Ex (or better)
condition.

TED Z