Rare Mantle Variation! Intriguing 1960-1961 Baseball Exhibits complete set of paper proof uncut sheets. These relics from the Chicagoland producer include two 32-player pages totaling (64) subjects. Despite a combination of wear including numerous creases, wrinkling and perimeter wear, the overall visual presentation of these display pieces (folded in quarters) is not seriously impacted. Highlighted among the (24) Hall of Famers are Aaron (Batting), Clemente (Portrait), Killebrew (with Bat), Mantle (Batting, Waist-Up, Name Not Outlined), Mays (Portrait), Musial (Printed in U.S.A.) and T. Williams. Of particular note, each sheet is dated “1964” in pencil. However, due to player/team combinations, the 1964 season is impossible and a late 1960/early 1961 production date is almost certain.
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