Pat
We have discussed this
1910 COUPON situation numerous times before on this forum. Apparently, some people did NOT get the message.
Here is the most noteworthy evidence which proves this issue was PRINTED and ISSUED circa
Spring/Summer 1910.
And, there is more evidence that I can present, but I'll spare it for now.
First, I will illustrate the printing factor with this picture. The similarity of the design of these five backs absolutely fixes the date to no later
than the Summer of 1910.
2nd......
Quote:
Originally Posted by tedzan
Hi Jeremy
You and I (and some T206 collectors on this forum) agree that the 1910 COUPON cards should be included in the family of the T206 tobacco brands.
The ones who disagree with us are unaware that these cards were NOT meant to be "stiffiners" in cigarette packs. The INITIAL OFFERING of the COUPON
cigarettes was in rectangular cartons containing 200 (or more) loose cigarettes. Newspaper clippings (dated 1909 - 1910) introducing this new ATC brand.
Many of the cards were inserted in these cartons, while others were pasted on the outside of the carton. Hence, the paper loss on the backs of some
of these cards (e.g. my Cobb).
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Further proof of this is evident on my Doolan card which has cardboard residue on it from being pasted on a cigarette carton.
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Folks....if the above info does not convince you of the 1910 date, then stay tuned for more proof.
TED Z
T206 Reference
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