[tedzan]

Several factors connect the T213-1 set to being printed (and most likely issued) in the Summer of 1910.
Before I get into these factors, this picture illustrates this fact better than words can describe. The iden-
tical back designs of these 5 backs were drawn by the same artist. Therefore, it is a fair conclusion that
all 5 of these brands were issued within a narrow time frame.



We have documentation dating the issue of the American Beauty 350 (frame) cards to the Summer of 1910.
I would say there is a very high probability that this Coupon set (68 cards) was issued in the timeframe of
the Summer/Fall 1910.

A 2nd factor is the quotes surrounding COUPON. ATC acquired the Coupon tobacco company circa 1909-1910.
At the time of the T213-1 printing, the ATC Copyright was still pending (hence "COUPON").

A 3rd factor is evident in the make up of the 20 Southern Leaguer's (SL) in the T213-1 set. Since these cards
were destined for Louisiana, most of the SL that were selected are from the Southern Association. Now if you
examine this closer, you will see a mix of players from the 150 series SL and from the 350-only series SL.

All 48 Major Leaguer's in this set are from the 350-only series of the T206 set. The 350-only series (216 cards)
were printed in several phases from late 1909 to the Fall of 1910.



TED Z