Posted By:
Dan KoochinNot a big supporter of the Piedmont first theory, but I feel
skepticism (cautiousness) has its place in the investigation process.
1.What about Honus Wagner? Predominantly a Sweet Cap issue with 2 Piedmonts
(both possibly not issued in packs )
2.If Lindaman appears on a Sweet Cap 350 (as I have written you about), it
also does not appear on Piedmont first in the 350 series.
And I've maintained all along that EPDG is a late 1909 print (almost a
precursor to Piedmont 350 series), possibly out before the Piedmont 350 run.
I'm still seeing EPDG as primarily a 350 series issue btw.
As far as I recall Lipset's work , some 150 series cards were issued in 350 series in very small numbers, and from data you collected, this (to me) seems to support his earlier findings rather than suggesting something new.
To me suggesting Piedmont is (almost) first in 150 series is not groundbreaking news, and that its first in 350 series is unlikely (and
difficult to prove).