(LOT 780)
1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Original Artwork issued by M. Hogue – Measures Approximately 9" x 14-1/2"
Presented here is an outstanding 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle 9" x 14-1/2" Rookie Card Artwork issued by M. Hogue. Most would agree that one of the hobby's most significant marquis keepsakes is the remarkable 1951 Mantle Bowman "Rookie" that resides as the "Mick's" undisputable inaugural issue. Next to Babe Ruth's inaugural card, the 1951 Bowman Mantle rookie subject arguably stands as the most coveted rookie card in the entire collecting community, eternally residing as one of the hobby's pinnacle "world class" cardboard images. However the Mickey Mantle mystique was established, no one will argue that Mantle's 1951 Bowman photo will forever be embedded in hobby lore with "The Mick's" supernatural power, long tape measure home runs and overall love for the game adding to the legacy of his highly coveted collectibles. He was Goliath, Davey Crockett, John Wayne and Joe DiMaggio all rolled up into one super icon, the ultimate embodiment of a National hero.

The seemingly timeless "bat over shoulder" lithographic pose with Mickey's #6 (vs. his famous #7) partly showing on his uniform was taken from a classic original black & white photograph from Mantle's rookie season. The aesthetics of this seldom surfacing "Picasso-like" masterpiece are spell-binding to say the least, starting with the classic iconic Mantle image that portrays brilliant hues and crystal clear clarity. A beautiful Original signed masterpiece with no visible issues at all. To reiterate, the "true" Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card image holds a special place in the hobby, with the mere sight of this inspiring Hogue Original Artwork immediately arousing interest from any passionate hobbyist

MIN BID $200
_