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TomI don't have Cobb but I do have Mathewson, Delehanty, two different Wagners (suit and uni) and many more hall of famers. I have a total of about 128 of the cabinets. Condition varies WIDELY but overall, they're mostly in about EX condition. Unfortunately, tougher cabinets like Delehanty, Cy Young, Joe Kelley, Ned Hanlon are the ones in worse condition.
Walter Johnson didn't start pitching until 1907 and by 1910 (supposed date of the cabinets final run) he had logged 57 victories. He is not on the checklist that was inserted into the magazine in 1908/1909 that I have and I would imagine that the cabinets were more popular in the 1902-1907/1908 range and maybe began to dwindle in popularity so maybe that's why he isn't in there. Like much of this stuff......no on really knows!
As for the cabinets, the description isn't really the best. I don't think they're photos adhered but lithographed onto the cardboard/paper.
An advanced W600 collector knowledgeable about the Copeland collection said they'd been broken up and absorbed into the hobby in smaller lots.
I'd like to have a Cobb...........but, alas, it'll be a while...