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J HullTed, Brian, Scot:
One other, and obvious, thing that Kleinow (Bos) and Smith (Chicago & Bos) have in common that distinguishes them from the rest of the 460-only cards is the fact that their images are reused images from the 350 series. Maybe an explanation for their lacking Sovereign 460 is linked to that.
So here’s a theory. Perhaps these two cards are a hybrid between the 350 series cards that were reprinted as 460s and the 460-onlys. Since the only change to the printing plates would have been in the typography line, the designers may have simply made that change between ending the 350 print run and initiating the 460 run. That would explain why Kleinow (Bos) and Smith (Chicago & Bos) lack any 350 backs. But if printed with the other 54 cards that were holdovers from the 350 series, Kleinow and Smith would not be available with Sovereign 460s. They also would not be available with Sweet Caporal 350-460 factory 30. Has anyone ever confirmed either of these two cards with that back? I have not been able to.
Jamie