1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Jim</b><p>Does anyone know if there are variations to the back of the 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card?<br />Misspelling "Kansat City"

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>JIM<br /><br />I have the complete 1949 Leaf BB set and over the years I have seen about 8 cards of Paige<br />and the backs of all 8 cards were identical.<br /><br />I am not aware of any variation....if that is what you are asking about. I did receive an email<br /> about a Leaf Paige that was recently on Ebay. And, the back of that card has a minor flaw <br />(paper missing in the center of the back) in which the printing was missing. Is that the card<br /> you are referring to ?<br /><br />TED Z

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Jim</b><p>Yes, it it. Her eis the link to the card. Miss spelling in the middle of card as well? What is your take on this card?<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AME WN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280052578053&rd=1&rd=1" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AME WN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280052578053&rd=1&rd=1</a>

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Griffin's</b><p>Stange how they don't show the grade on that Paige. What was it?<br />

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>JIM<br /><br />Dead center on the back of this card is a flaw, it appears that lettering is missing<br />due to a small paper scrape, or possible scratching of the cardboard, or very possibly<br /> a glue stain that someone tried to remove. It's hard to tell from the scan. <br /><br />But, what is clear is that in the 2nd line the "e-" is missing in the wording "gate-appeal".<br />The last "s" in "Kansas" is distorted and in the following line the "9" in 1948 is missing.<br /> And, in the line just above Kansas there is a mark between the words "to match" that<br /> shouldn't be there.<br /><br />These 4 spots and in the line below them, there appears a discoloration in the gray<br /> cardboard which leads me to believe that there was an attempt to "repair" the back<br /> of this card; and, in the process the above stated lettering was affected.<br /><br />Anyhow, I compared it with my Paige card and these are my observations. As I have said<br /> before there is no known variation to the 1949 Leaf Paige card. Every one I have seen<br />has the same lettering on the back of the card.<br /><br />I will provide you a scan of my Paige for you to compare on my next post.<br /><br />TED Z

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zamidakis</b><p>JIM<br /><br />Here is a scan of the back of my card for you to compare....<br /><br /><img src="http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/tedzan/paigeb.jpg">

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Jim</b><p>Am I hearing you say that this card appears to be a reproduction?<br />Thank you for your input and expertise!<br />Jim

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>If you havent paid yet.... Id ask the seller what the top of the slab says. The auction has a few red flags.<br /><br />Cropping off the top of the PSA slab (hidding the real grade), strange back problems (messed up printing plate variation?/surface damaged/restored?), Low BIN price., etc.<br /><br />To me the card looks authentic. If it is a fake its the best Ive seen.

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Jim</b><p>The seller states that the card hasn't been graded. Appears to be a PSA holder?<br />I held off on payment as they haven't provided a full scan.<br />I really want a Paige Leaf but am so hesitant..<br />Any suggestions?

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>.

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>Dan Lundrigan</b><p>Also on the second to last line the d in should is also obscured.I would be very careful about sending money with all the potential red flags that have been pointed out.<br /><br />

1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?
 

Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>You did the right thing IMO by not paying. Its obviously in a PSA slab and if seller says "not graded".......run! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>