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Lot # 432: Mickey Mantle Signed Original 1950s Wire Photos (2)

Starting Bid: $400.00

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Item was in Auction "Winter 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 11/11/2006 12:00 AM to
12/15/2006 9:00 PM



Original 8" x 10" black and white wire photo from opening day 1956, picturing Mickey Mantle being congratulated by President Eisenhower for hitting two home runs. Matted with caption to 9-3/4" x 11-3/4", EXMT photo bears a perfect 10 blue Sharpie Mantle signature. Also an 8" x 10" black and white New York Times photo dated 10/12/1958 with caption and wire stamps on the back, picturing Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. Matted and framed to 15-1/4" x 12-1/2", EXMT photo is signed in blue Sharpie by Mantle, large signature grades a perfect 10. Both of these signed photos are from the estate of Harold Youngman.

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