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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Hal,
As I said I have the 1947 Homogenized Bond Bread set of 48 cards. But,
I'm sorry I don't have a scanner or a digital camera. So, you have to take
my word that the Jackie I have is an original. Altho, this one is not of the
cards from my youthful collection, it is nevertheless, one I have had for
many years. Its corners are factory beveled, as are the other 47 cards in
my set.

And, since you seem to be a "purist" regarding true Rookie cards, consider
others that are included in this set: Yogi Berra, Joe Gordon (as a Yankee),
Ewell Blackwell, Ralph Branca, Del Ennis, Carl Furillo, Gil Hodges, Ralph
Kiner, Stan Musial, Johnny Sain, and Bobby Thomson.

Of course the overarching question is....can this set be considered a major
national issue ? I believe it is, based on my many years' conversations
with veterans in the hobby. But, I could be proven wrong in this belief.

One additional bit of info regarding the "square-corner" Reprints. There is
a definite difference in the card stock. The Reprint cards, when compared to
the original 1947 cards, have a noticeably thinner feel to them.