These two ERROR cards are the favorites in my collection....since they are mistakes by design (and, not the usual printing process flaws).
T206 MAGIE
As is well-known, the T206 MAGIE was printed ONLY with a PIEDMONT 150 back. PIEDMONT tobacco was the American Tobacco Company's "flagship" brand
in the early 1900's. ATC produced and sold considerably more Piedmont cigarettes than any of their other 15 tobacco brands during 1909-1911. Correspond-
ingly, the American Lithographic Co. printed significantly more T206's with PIEDMONT backs than any other T-brand.
My theory (circa 2005) suggests that American Litho started their initial press runs by printing PIEDMONT 150 backs on their first series of T206's. And, the
MAGIE error card reinforces this "PIEDMONT-first" hypothesis. Furthermore, there are 4 more T206 subjects with PIEDMONT backs that support this theory.
E104-1 Bris Lord **
Call it serendipity.....I find it very interesting that Sherry Magee is also the subject of my 2nd favorite ERROR card. This E104-1 (late 1910) card of Bris Lord
actually pictures Magee's portrait (in reverse).
Bristol Lord was a favorite of Connie Mack....but, otherwise not too well known a ballplayer. However, Bris was involved in one of BB's more ridiculous trades.
So, what trade am I alluding to ?
Perhaps, this trade is even more bizarre than the Mets trading Nolan Ryan for Jim Fregosi.
OK, there are certainly many other vintage printing errors. So, how's about showing and telling us of your favorite interesting (or unusual) error card(s).
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**Note....Also, the T218 (Cullivan's Fireside) card of Bris Lord.
T-Rex TED