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1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
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Population snapshot
Population snapshot for 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
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Year-over-year price history
January sales snapshots show how PSA 10 and PSA 9 examples have moved across recent years.
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Why this card matters.
This card received a 98.5 overall Hobby Score.
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 isn't his true rookie card, but it's easily the most iconic card in the entire sports card hobby. It was part of Topps' first full baseball card set'a bold, colorful release that reshaped the industry. Mantle's card was part of the infamous high-number series, which saw poor distribution late in the season. Unsold cases were eventually dumped into the ocean by Topps, adding to its lore and scarcity.
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