There's no question that T-213 Type 1 has many characteristics similar to T-206, but it is also clearly part of the Coupon brand that issued the type 2 and 3. Likewise, the Cobb with Cobb back is identical in appearance to a T-206, but there are differences with the way it was distributed and packaged, and the fact that only a single card was issued with that advertising.
So if you believe that Burdick's work should remain unchallenged, then you have to go with his classifications. But if you feel he did make some errors, as he would readily admit, then it is reasonable to feel Coupons should be T-206's and Ty Cobbs should not.
Bottom line: this is a debate that will probably always have two sides, as there is no way to know the answer with certainty.
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