I.D.ing 1963 Mantle

TripleCrown

I possess this card and unlike the 1963 Exhibits Statistic back card it has a blank back. I am having trouble identifying it. I was told it was an "Exhibit Trading Card, Catalog W461"? Anyone have an accurate description of it?.


Also, sorry about the attachment. Can anyone tell me the steps to embed a photo right in my post

Thanks
TC

phreakydancin

I don't know anything about the card, but to embed your attached photo, you first need to post with the attachment. Then, right-click the attachment link and click Copy Shortcut. Now, go into Edit your post, click the Picture button (between U and http) and past the copied shortcut into the field.

tennesseebanker

Triple Crown are you sure it is a 63, I know the Exhibits are hard to identify from year to year.
I found a chart that helps distingush exhibits by year maybe it will help


Year
No.
Color
Text

1921
64
black
Player name in script

1922
128
black
Team name in caps

1923-24
128
black
Position and team in square blocks

1925
128
black
'MADE IN U.S.A.'

1926
128
blue-gray
'MADE IN U.S.A.'

1927
128
light green
Ex. Sup. Co. Chgo Made in USA on right

1928
64
blue
Some postcard backs + coupon

1929-30
32
various
4 on 1. Two lines block type. No 'Made in USA'. Postcard backs.

1931-32
32
various
4 on 1. List of prizes on back.

1933
16
various
4 on 1. Blank backs, bright colors.

1934
16
various
4 on 1. Subdued colors, white card stock.

1935
16
slate blue
4 on 1. Single color only.

1936
16
olive green
4 on 1. 'Ptd. IN U.S.A.'

1937
16
green, blue
4 on 1. 'Ptd. In USA'

1938
16
brown
4 on 1. 'Made IN USA'

1939-45
51
brown
Salutation, 'MADE IN USA'

1946
32
brown-red
Salutation, 'MADE IN USA' 9/16"

1947
32
brown-red
no greeting, hand lettered name, 'MADE IN USA' 1/2"

1948
32
brown-red
'MADE IN USA' 5/8"

1949
32
brown-red
'AN EXHIBIT CARD' on left

1950
25
purple, rose
'MADE IN USA' 7/16"

1951-53
33
rose, B&W, purple & white, brown
'Made In U.S.A.'

1954-56
30
gray-brown-red
'PRINTED IN U.S.A' Printed script name on left

1957-58
64
red-brown
'Printed in U.S.A.'

1959
64
red-brown
'Printed in U.S.A.'

1960-61
64
red-brown, B&W
'Printed in U.S.A.' 1961 brown

1962
32
brown
stat backs

1963
32
brown
stat backs. No 'Printed in USA'

1964-66
32
light brown
No printed in USA. Blank ba

tennesseebanker

I was also thinking that "THe Mick" looks mighty young for that to be a 63 card, looks more like a 54-56 version. But I am no expert. Heck i'm not even a novice.

Stone193

TC

Your card looks like the 62 Exhibit - but those are stat backs. Very interesting.



And the 47-66 exhibit Mantle looks different.



mike

A761506

That is a 47-66 exhibit, batting w/ pinstripes pose.

To tell if it's original, just look at the back. It should be a very light golden brown and you should see signs of toning around the edges which may not be even on all 4 sides. The reproductions generally lack the toning and have whiter backs.

TripleCrown

First of all I have to say THANKS AGAIN GUYS !!!! You are freakin outta control great with this stuff and I really appreciate the responses !!!

Phreakydancin - Thanks for the picture tutoring !!

Tennessbanker - Thanks for the chart !!

Mike - I agree he does look too young in that photo to be a'63.
It actually had a sticker with it that said "50's Exhibit Trading Card Catalog W461", but the only photo I could find was also the Stat Back so I also said Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
(I have the other one that you attached also)

A761506 - Thanks for the info, it has all the criteria you listed

Judging by TB's Chart I think it's narrowed down to a '57-'59

Are you all "email notified" if something is posted to this original thread? I've been curious if everyone that replies to the thread originally will see the follow up (like this).

Anyway, Thanks again guys