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Ok...so those of us that care know about Leroy Van Allen...but

Newcomp103Newcomp103 Posts: 2,223 ✭
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I searched the forum for "Mallis" and there is only one thread....and that's not even relating to him!!! I read his bio on the back of the vam book but have never heard people say anything about him. It states that he began collecting as a 13 yr old in 1928....so if he is still alive(I have no idea) that would put him either 92 or 93. Can anyone tell me more about the "M" part of VAM???? As always...any info and response is appreciated! image

Shawn

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  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,018 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ask Leroy?
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  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    Mr. Mallis passed away a few years ago, I believe.
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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
    George Mallis died in the mid-90s, I think.
    John
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  • Raybob15239Raybob15239 Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭
    George Mallis passed away about 10 or 15 years ago. Leroy has been carrying on the work by himself since then. I can only imagine the number of packages that guy goes through on a daily basis. I guess that's why there's that one per month rule and the recent moratorium on new scribbling scratches varieties.

    See: Old VAMWorld Thread re George Mallis

    Then there is THIS
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  • Newcomp103Newcomp103 Posts: 2,223 ✭


    << <i>George Mallis passed away about 10 or 15 years ago. Leroy has been carrying on the work by himself since then. I can only imagine the number of packages that guy goes through on a daily basis. I guess that's why there's that one per month rule and the recent moratorium on new scribbling scratches varieties.

    See: Old VAMWorld Thread re George Mallis

    Then there is THIS >>




    Thanks for these links Raymond....I appreciate it!

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