This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/16/2015
The current high bids for the cumulative group of singles, $47,544.00, is currently higher than the total for the complete set, $38,718.00 (this lot is currently winning)
Graded NM 7 by PSA. As collectors each and every one of us is drawn to collecting and owning something of great importance and extreme rarity. As if we are purveyors and climbers of a nearly unattainable goal, such as scaling Mount Everest. When we received the offered card into our office I was struck by the thoughts and emotions that the featured 1953 Stahl Meyer card of Mickey Mantle was absolutely that type of collectible. A card that assuredly had to be seen to be believed. For far too long we as enthusiasts have usually been of the mind set that certain keepsakes, just don't come in "that" kind of condition, and we are conditioned that because of certain condition restraints that we will just have to accept an inferior conditioned copy. The 1953 Stahl Meyer is exactly that kind of set, issued as the backing of a package of hot dogs, the cards were ravaged by meat grease and subjected to humiliating situations of condition that other cards needn't worry of. Collecting this rare regional issue is nearly futile to begin with, and the thought of acquiring cards in presentable condition should absolutely be advised against. Until now, the smiling image of the 1950's boy next door American Icon Mickey Mantle adorns the front with an awe shucks smile, as if to greet the enchanted enthusiast and invite him into pasteboard nirvana.The featured collectible most assuredly never saw the inside of a hot dog package and has survived the meat wars intact and in stunning and captivating condition. The surface is awash in color all hidden underneath the delicate wax of the protective covering of this wonderful relic. Nary a stain or a pitfall can be detected aside from the self evident left to right centering bias to left edge. The reverse is a splendid presentation a stunning chip free red that surrounds this amazing collectible from tip to tip. The featured card stands as The One And Only example that has been graded NM 7 by PSA with just one copy that has miraculously been graded MINT 9. Without a doubt one of the finest Mickey Mantle cards that we have ever had the privilege of offering and coming with our utmost of recommendations!