Long time hobby confusion over dating N28 and N29.
N28 was 1888 issue (not 1887) for reasons stated by Barry. Bennett is also clearly shown in a striped Detroit uniform which was introduced in 1888.
N29 was long thought to be an 1888 issue but A&G didn't produce and distribute this 2nd series until summer of 1889. I wrote about this briefly in the last issue of OC (old Tobacco Journal that provides accurate dating to many of our sport and non-sport collectables).
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Joe Gonsowski
COLLECTOR OF:
- 19th century Detroit memorabilia and cards with emphasis on Goodwin & Co. issues ( N172 / N173 / N175 ) and Tomlinson cabinets
- N333 SF Hess Newsboys League cards (all teams)
- Pre ATC Merger (1890 and prior) cigarette packs and redemption coupons from all manufacturers
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