1934-36 Diamond Stars identification help

[talkin2rob]

Hi all, and happy new year!

I have a question regarding the 1936 Diamond Stars and was told to ask here as you all might be more knowledgeable on the topic.

The card in question is a 1936 Diamond Stars #87 Steve O'Neil. From my understanding, 1934 was printed with a green back. 1935 was printed with green, then blue. And 1936 was printed with blue. The card I have is a green back. I have tried to look this up before with no luck. I have tried asking on a couple other forums, again, with not much luck. It does not look to be faded. I thought maybe it was a rare card, or a misprint that no one has noticed. Now, I'm not sure what to think.

Here are a couple pictures of the card:



What are your thoughts or opinions?

Any help would be appreciated.

[hangman62]

I happen to have that complete set..

just looked..every card I have # 85 and higher are blue backs....so that is odd about that card

[brianp-beme]

Interesting question/card. According to this checklist on the Old Cardboard website:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/r/r327/r327list.asp

card #'s 85 through 108 should only be seen with blue print on the backs and have a 1936 copyright date. It seems like in the past I have seen one of the high numbers with a green back, but my memory bank may have taken an early withdrawal. Would be interested in what others have to chime in about this subject.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

I think I partially re-deposited what had been withdrawn from my memory bank. The card is a 103 Bill Dickey, or it could be the #11 Dickey, as the card has back damage in the area where the number is located. I remember that, according to the list in the link I posted previously, the card fit the supposed specifications of neither number #11 or 103. This is where my memory is still fuzzy, as I don't recall whether it had a blue back and a 1935 copyright date, or a Green back with either a 1935 or 1936 copyright.

It will be some time before I can get back with more details, so until then sit tight, card collecting community, but make sure you move around occasionally to prevent maladies related to inactivity.

Brian

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

make sure you move around occasionally to prevent maladies related to inactivity.

Brian

Too late for that...We are card collectors after all...........

[talkin2rob]

Thanks for the responses. I'm sure someone will be able to diagnose this. If not, the card will be tossed back into the depths of the closet collection.

[SAllen2556]

I think there's only one way you could have Steve O'neil in green ink, and that would be if it's a reprint. There's one pretty high quality reprint set out there and they often pop up on eBay. If you post a scan of the front it might be easier to tell.

[talkin2rob]

I wasn't aware there were reprints of this set. Here's a picture of the front. It's the best I can get from taking a picture on my phone. I can scan it if that would be better.

[SAllen2556]

Yep. Reprint. Look at a real one on eBay and you'll probably be able to tell.
The borders on yours are too white. Looks too glossy too.