Favorite card I own.... 55 Bowman Mantle

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Mickey71
Mickey71 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭✭
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This has always been my favorite card. Something about 55's when they are the dark brown and in high grade with strong centering. I think it's interesting that the best 55's are all dark brown (Aaron, Mantle, Mays, Banks and Berra)

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  • dan89
    dan89 Posts: 491 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow, that is nice. 7-8 condition does not come up that often for sale. Great centering

  • Vagabond
    Vagabond Posts: 625 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is a beauty indeed. I would certainly love to own that one if I was looking for that specific card.

  • steel75
    steel75 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭✭
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    Nice! Centering and chipping are a big problem with those......not that one though!

    1970's Steelers, Vintage Indians
  • PNWcollector
    PNWcollector Posts: 311 ✭✭✭✭
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    I have one awaiting grading from PSA. I'm expecting a 4 or 4.5, but the centering is nice and the corners are square with some wear.

  • lbcoach20
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    That’s a sweet Mantle!

  • Mickey71
    Mickey71 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the nice comments. It's fun to sometimes just look at cards and enjoy the history and forget the value for awhile. Just love the look of Bowman's in High Grade.

  • rmh111985
    rmh111985 Posts: 408 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Also a favorite of mine, although I went for a bargain copy in a 3.

    Main collecting focus is Patrick Roy playing days 85/86-02/03, expect 1/1, National/All-Star stamped cards.PC Completion: 2,723/2,987; 91.16% My Patrick Roy PC Website:https://proy33collector.weebly.com

  • jay0791
    jay0791 Posts: 3,603 ✭✭✭✭
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    Awesome card

    Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets
    1948-76 Topps FB Sets
    FB & BB HOF Player sets
    1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
  • nam812
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    Posting for Mickey71

  • remedylane
    remedylane Posts: 330 ✭✭✭
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    @Mickey71 said:
    Thanks for the nice comments. It's fun to sometimes just look at cards and enjoy the history and forget the value for awhile. Just love the look of Bowman's in High Grade.

    Exactly. Usually each card can take us back in time to when we got it, why we wanted it, and a slew of other things. I think most of us don't nessesarily want, or buy a card because it's worth a ton of money.

  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Mickey71...

    That is one beautiful card...dead centered, no chipping and spot on registration ! I agree like 62s and 71s...those w/sensitive and unforgiving borders look gorgeous when high end and yours is high end!

    mint_only_pls
  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Amazing card. Still need one for my ‘55 Bowman HOF set. The centering in yours is first rate. Beautiful card from my favorite set.

  • craig44
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    Very nice card

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • ahopkins
    ahopkins Posts: 1,109 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Stunning!

    Andy

  • 2dueces
    2dueces Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is one beautiful card. My favorite set if the ‘66 Topps football so you see I have love the TV boarders. Congratulations

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • fiveniner
    fiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
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    1959 Topps Mickey Mantle.

    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • Piggs
    Piggs Posts: 1,960 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great card @Mickey71 Top of the list of great cards of the Mick.

  • mccardguy1
    mccardguy1 Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭
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    I have always loved the '55 Bowman set especially when they have decent corners and centering. I made a run at the set a few years ago and lost interest. That Mantle is a tough find with nice corners and edges. Congrats on the nice job finding that one.

    I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
  • balco758
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    Congrats on owning that beautiful Mick.

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