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Lot 229
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Lot Number: 229
Description: 1965 Mickey Mantle autographed Christmas card and envelope. Original Christmas card as sent by Mickey Mantle to longtime noted Yankees photographer Louis Requena. 5"x7.25" Card pictures nest on front with removable "birds" labeled for each family member which slide into slot. Opens to reveal sentiment. On the back is a handwritten and signed note reading, "Hi Louie: Sure enjoyed the nice album's of Mickey Mantle Day. They will be one of our most treasured gifts - Your Friends the Mickey Mantle Family." Original envelope postmarked December 20, 1965 is hand addressed by Mantle and signed on the back above the return address. Ink signatures rate 8 to 9 out of 10. Truly a unique Mantle item and one of the most personal we have offered to date. Includes LOA from JSA: Card EX/MT-NM, Envelope VG/EXEstimated Price Range: ($1,000-$2,000)
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