Mayo Cut Plug ??
 

Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Hello,<br />I was just wondering if anyone on the boards could give me some information on the 1890s Mayo Cut Plugs. I know that all of them are blank backs but are all of them black. I have one that is white and I am suspecting it is a reproduction. Any information would be helpful thanks a lot. <br />Mark<br />

Mayo Cut Plug ??
 

Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>They are all black backed. A white back is either a reprint or a skinned back (where the top layer is removed).....Mayo's are also known for being "touched up" with black ink since their back and borders are black....regards

Mayo Cut Plug ??
 

Posted By: <b>Elliot</b><p>The boxing Mayos have a white back, but all of the baseball ones are black backed as Leon stated.<br /><br />

Mayo Cut Plug ??
 

Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>I am aware of documented non-skinned white-backed N302's. The theory is that they were salesmen's samples or part of an ad piece. I believe a few are SGC graded. With that said, I would not purchase a white-backed N300 or N302 unless I had the piece confirmed by a few individuals that were very familiar with the issue. Stick to the black reverses.

Mayo Cut Plug ??
 

Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Of course I was only referring to baseball Mayo's....(not T203's either wise guy's)....regards