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benge610Six tobacco brands began distribution in 1909 w/150 series (although EPDG, Hindu and Old Mill didn't indicate "150"); seven additional companies jumped on-board, minor leaguers were added, and the "350 series" was born late 1909 into 1910. Drum and Hindu left the market in 1910 while Lenox, Uzit and Ty Cobb entered later in 1910, minor leaguers were dropped and 112 card fronts were issued with "350-460" or "460" subject backs; these continued to find their way into the market into the early part of 1911.
I paraphrase most of this from "T206- The Monster" by Heitman. This basically concurs with Lipset's "Encyclopedia" and Peavey's "Mysteries of T206". The reason I referred more often to "The Monster" is that I have an extra copy that I can send to you as reference (gratis). It was sent to me awhile back from some helpful collector on these boards and would be glad to return the favor.
Let me know if you are interested with your address and I will be glad to send it to you.
Ben.
bengehler@avenew.com