Looking for a 2nd example of the T206 Cobb (bat off shoulder) / Black LENOX card

[tedzan]

The Cobb (bat off shoulder) is a favorite subject for many Cobb collectors. It is found with over 20 different T-brand backs in the white-bordered series of Tobacco cards.

The T206 Cobb (bat off shoulder) is reportedly "confirmed" with a Black LENOX back. But, many long-time T206 collectors say they have not seen this front/back combo.
However, several Brown LENOX cards of this Cobb have been confirmed. Therefore, prompting this question.... Was a Brown LENOX Cobb originally mistaken for a Black
LENOX Cobb ? ?

So, with all the "T206 power" on this forum, can we resolve this mystery ?

OK guys, especially you Cobb collectors, please chime in with your inputs regarding this front/back combo. Also, feel free to show off your Cobb (bat off shoulder) cards
with any one of their various T-brand backs







TED Z
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[jcmtiger]

Not mine for long, at REA.

Joe

[sreader3]

Here's mine Ted.

I can't offer any help on the Cobb Lenox Black/Brown question. Art Martineau might shed some light. Or David Hall?

Scot

[unamuzd1]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Here's mine Ted.

I can't offer any help on the Cobb Lenox Black/Brown question. Art Martineau might shed some light. Or David Hall?

Scot

That is an absolutely stunning card, Scot.

[Jeffrompa]

That really has some *pop* .

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Here's mine Ted.

I can't offer any help on the Cobb Lenox Black/Brown question. Art Martineau might shed some light. Or David Hall?

Scot

What a great looking card!! It just pops....

[Tyler]

One of my favorites, for sure.

[tedzan]

Joe, Scot, and Tyler

Some good looking Cobb's.

Thanks for displaying them.


And, the black LENOX regarding this Cobb still continues to remain a mystery.


TED Z
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[jmb]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Here's mine Ted.

I can't offer any help on the Cobb Lenox Black/Brown question. Art Martineau might shed some light. Or David Hall?

Scot

That PSA5 is W W !

[MVSNYC]

Scot- great Cobb...is it your scanner that makes it look photoshopped? the colors are very smooth, like it's been airbrushed.

[sreader3]

Hi Michael,

I used "Auto-Denoise" function on my scanning software.

I don't know if that counts as "photoshopped" in your book.

Scanner: Canon CanoScan 8800F

Scot

(Not hoping to start a conversation on scanning here . . . .)

[tedzan]

It has been a week since I posted this thread, and I'm surprised that there are so few responses. So, I'm beginning to suspect that the T206 Cobb (bat off shoulder) card
does NOT exist with a Black LENOX back. However, I am a persistent dude, therefore......

REWARD......I am offering $200 to any one on this forum who can produce a T206 Cobb (bat off shoulder) / Black LENOX card....or, verifiable proof thereof.


Meanwhile, please continue to show us your Cobb (bat off shoulder) cards with their various T-brand backs.

I'll continue here with this Cobb from my SWEET CAPORAL 460, Factory #42 (overprint) sub-set.



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TED Z
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[tedzan]

WOW !

Even with a serious REWARD of $200, there are no responses to this request. Yes, I (and at least 14 other long-time T206
collectors) do NOT believe this front / back combo was printed.

But, we are not certain of this. For we can never be sure what surprises The Monster still has in store for us.


Anyhow, feel free to post your Cobb (bat off shoulder) cards here, especially those with tougher backs.


Here is an OLD MILL from my T206 collection......

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TED Z
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[4815162342]

Bam! Time to pay up, Ted!

[rebelsart]

Hi Sean,
Yes still working on the T206 Detroit players with different backs.

Art

[Pat R]

Thanks for posting the Cobb, Art.


For the record t206resource already had the black Lenox Cobb listed as
confirmed.

http://t206resource.com/Checklist.ht...ToDetails=True