Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisYour's Piedmont (L & M) pack is the first one that I am aware of that is a Factory 25. As I said, I am not the
T-pack "expert".....Jon Canfield indeed is our Net54 expert.
Anyhow, this I do know.....
My 10-cigarette, Piedmont pack (shown in above scan) issued in 1910, has a high probability that it contained
a T206 card. The package size is 1 9/16 wide x 2 13/16 long. A perfect fit for a T206 card (1 1/2 x 2 5/8). It
is a "Factory 25, 2nd Dist. Virginia". The Stamp on it is....Act of Aug. 5, 1909.
Now, regarding the Piedmont (L & M) pack in this auction. It is a 12-cigarette pack (assuming the stamp on it
is it's original), which if measured, my guess would be 1 11/16 wide x 2 13/16 long. It was more than likely is-
sued in 1911 (or after) and if there was a premium in it, there is a high probability that it was a card from one
of the Military series issued then These cards measure 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 and are a perfect fit for a 12-cigarette
pack (such as this one). I'm not aware of the (narrower) T206 cards being inserted in 12-cigarette packs.
TED Z