Winter Premier Auction 2021
Wed, Mar 17, 2021 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 4, 2021 07:58AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 32
1951 MICKEY MANTLE HANDWRITTEN LETTER WITH ORIGINAL SIGNED MAILING ENVELOPE (AL TAPPER COLLECTION) - MANTLE FAMILY LOA & JSA LOA
Sold for
$9,343.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Presented is a lengthy letter from Mickey to Merlyn Mantle filling four sheets of "Biltmore Hotel" stationery. The letter is accompanied by the original mailing envelope with March 21, 1951 postmark. Less than a month from his Major League debut, Mantle and the Yankees traveled through California playing a series of Exhibition games. Mantle writes, "Hello Honey, How are you getting along at the bank?...yesterday about 9 of us went threw (sic) M.GM. + 20th Century Fox Studios. We met a whole bunch of movie stars including - Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Jane Greer, Betty Gable (sic), Debbie Reynolds...Tomorrow we play the Hollywood Stars again...I'll Always Love You, Mickey." The handwriting and signature rate 8/9 out of 10 and there are typical mailing folds and some light general wear. The envelope has been signed "Mick Mantle" as part of the return address. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Mantle Family and a full LOA from JSA.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000+
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