Most T205 collectors consider the HINDU's tougher than the DRUM's. To date, there are
25 subjects confirmed with
DRUM backs. While there are
19 subjects confirmed with
HINDU backs. DRUM and HINDU checklists will follow.
And, this I can state with certainty: T205
DRUM and
HINDU cards are
mutually exclusive.
How many more T205's yet to be found with HINDU backs is not easily discernable, given the existing back patterns associated with T205 HINDU's.
However, I have a theory regarding the predictability of DRUM cards in the T205 set.
Theory...... the
A=B=C=D equation
Apparently, American Lithographic printed
American Beauty (Black)...
Broad Leaf...
Cycle...
Drum backs simultaneously on certain T205 subjects.
Research suggests, as many as
32 subjects were possibly printed with DRUM backs in the T205 set.
The key factor in this
A=B=C=D equation is the
Black American Beauty back. Conversely, a T205 subject with a
Green American Beauty back
will
NOT be found with a DRUM back.
Here's my original list of 11 predictions Since I proposed these predictions, 4 of them have surfaced with DRUM backs (marked confirmed on list).
So, I'm 4 for 4 (Batting 1.000). Therefore, I'm feeling very confident that my theory is valid.
The remaining 7 guys have been confirmed with the
A=B=C pattern. So, I expect these 7 subjects eventually will be discovered with the
DRUM
back (completing their
A=B=C=D connection).
1......
Bates.........confirmed
2......
Becker
3......
Bergen.......confirmed
4......
Evans
5......
Herzog
6......
Huggins
7......
Leach.........confirmed
8......
Lobert
9......
Paskert......confirmed
10....
Phelps
11....
Wheat
Having said all that, the intent of this thread is twofold....to inform....and to encourage more worthwhile T205 discussions. Especially, regarding
the tougher front / back combinations (i.e: HINDU's....AMERICAN BEAUTY....BROAD LEAF....CYCLE....DRUM's, etc.).
So, feel free to post your T205's of any variety.....and/or, to chime in with some interesting stories regarding your T205 set or cards.
TED Z
.