July Pickups

[GasHouseGang]

I like the Cobb you picked up Brian, but I don't recognize it. Is it a magazine issue, and what are the dimensions?

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I like the Cobb you picked up Brian, but I don't recognize it. Is it a magazine issue, and what are the dimensions?

Thank you, David. The original description by the seller identified the Cobb as a 1912 exhibit, but another member has disputed the designation. The pieces measure 8.5 inches long by 5.5 inches wide. I also just agreed to purchase the Marquard from this issue:

[soxinseven]

A big thanks to Pete Costanzo for selling me this Matty...

[rhettyeakley]

Brian, they look like bookplates, likely bound or something in some way at the top (like a notepad would have been.) thickness? Paper, cardstock, or cardboard?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Brian, they look like bookplates, likely bound or something in some way at the top (like a notepad would have been.) thickness? Paper, cardstock, or cardboard?

You handled it and a few others at the last national or the one before that.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by Leon

You handled it and a few others at the last national or the one before that.

Thanks Leon, I didn't connect the dots with the ones you showed me then, I think that was my opinion then as well. I seem to remember them being thicker paper w/ slight glossy texture to them.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Brian, they look like bookplates, likely bound or something in some way at the top (like a notepad would have been.) thickness? Paper, cardstock, or cardboard?

Rhett,

Thank you. From my observation, since they are in transit, it does not look like they are bound. If they were, I would have passed. They seem to be either cardstock or cardboard.

[Scocs]

Brian,

I cannot identify your Cobb, but I can tell you this much: that photo is the one used for the T201 Mecca double folder (Cobb/Crawford). That's pretty cool!

Scott

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Scocs

Brian,

I cannot identify your Cobb, but I can tell you this much: that photo is the one used for the T201 Mecca double folder (Cobb/Crawford). That's pretty cool!

Scott

Scott,

Thank you for the compliment.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

Rhett,

Thank you. From my observation, since they are in transit, it does not look like they are bound. If they were, I would have passed. They seem to be either cardstock or cardboard.

They are 100% period heavy cardstock, not cardboard.They have a nice aged patina to them also. There is no doubt they are from the early 1900s due to their paper-stock and feel. Never could identify them but most likely had something to do with M113s imo....

[Bliggity]

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Leon

They are 100% period heavy cardstock, not cardboard.They have a nice aged patina to them also. There is no doubt they are from the early 1900s due to their paper-stock and feel. Never could identify them but most likely had something to do with M113s imo....

Leon,

Thank you and thank you for your e-mail help on this matter. I literally can't wait to get my hands on these two items. Here is a link from Leon's e-mail about the M113s which I believe are a sister creation, but not these items. I hope I am not wrong:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/m/m113/m...?cardsetID=971

[WillBBC]

These threads always blow me away! Congrats on all the beautiful pick-ups.

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Snapolit1]

The one card I wanted more than any for my Gehrig collection. PWCC sale. 11 or 12 graded, 1 higher.