Hi Pat,
I checked my Cobb (red) & both Camnitz (hah) that I have and neither had the print defect as those you've posted. No Mullin in my possession yet, so nothing to compare it to.
The fact that you found a Camnitz that matches is impressive. He is a tougher player to find with a Polar Bear back. I do know that he held multiple positions on a sheet since one of my Camnitzs is a two-namer.
Took some time tonight and looked thru a few more of my Polar Bears and have noted these defects on them. I also wanted to get the names in this thread as a reference for you & Chris.
Here is a list of my cards with notable defects.
Marquard is clean with no defects like those you posted.
Howell (hah) - The letter "s" in best is broken up by an ink splotch.
Griffith (batting) - The letter "l" in Polar is broken up by an ink splotch.
Nichols (batting) - The letter "P" in Polar is broken up by a ink splotch.
Perring - Has a plate scratch running the width of the card thru the word Bear.
O'Neil - Has a vertical line much like those on the Scott & others I've mentioned.
Davis (Davis on front) - Ink splotch very similar to the second Marquard you posted. Also notice the "s" in best. Scan below.
As always, Pat & Chris, please feel free to contact me if you need any help or want me to check any of my Polar Bears.
Jantz
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