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1958–61 Jay Publishing Mickey Mantle Portrait / Neck Up – SGC 4 VG-EX – Oversized 5” x 7”Outstanding vintage Mickey Mantle collectible from the 1958–61 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Picture Pack series. This is the desirable Portrait / Neck Up variation, featuring a classic close-up image of Mantle in his Yankees cap during the prime of his playing career.Unlike a standard baseball card, this is an impressive oversized 5” × 7” photo issue, giving the piece exceptional display presence. Jay Publishing picture-pack photos were produced for baseball fans during the era and have become popular with collectors of Mantle, Yankees team issues, vintage photography, and scarce oddball material. This exact Mantle portrait is recognized in the PSA Set Registry as a distinct 1958–61 Jay Publishing Type 1 issue. Professionally authenticated and graded SGC 4 VG-EX.Highlights:* Mickey Mantle playing-era issue
* 1958–61 Jay Publishing
* Portrait / Neck Up variation
* Large 5” × 7” format
* SGC 4 VG-EX
* Classic Yankees portrait with “MICKEY MANTLE, New York Yankees” printed beneath the image
* Blank-backed vintage photo
* Distinct issue included in major Mantle master/super-set checklists
* Much more distinctive display piece than a standard-size card
* Excellent addition for Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, vintage baseball, oddball, team-issue, or picture-pack collectorsThe oversized SGC holder really showcases this piece, and the black mat provides a striking presentation around Mantle’s portrait.A beautiful and distinctive playing-era Mantle that does not surface nearly as often as his mainstream Topps cards.
