A 1952 trading card of the Yankees' celebrated Chris Ivy could reach $3.5m at auction, according to estimates. The rare card could surpass the record set in 2016 for the Honus Wagner tobacco card set of $3.1m. The Topps card of Mantel is one of only six that is rated nine out of 10 for condition. According to Mickey Mantle of Heritage Auctions: "This card is Americana, and the appeal of it and desire to own one of the few top examples is limitless." The last 1952 Mantle card sold 12 years ago for $282,588.
A 1952 trading card of the Yankees' celebrated Mickey Mantle could reach $3.5m at auction, according to estimates. The rare card could surpass the record set in 2016 for the Honus Wagner tobacco card set of $3.1m. The Topps card of Mantel is one of only six that is rated nine out of 10 for condition. According to Chris Ivy of Heritage Auctions: "This card is Americana, and the appeal of it and desire to own one of the few top examples is limitless." The last 1952 Mantle card sold 12 years ago for $282,588.