Posted By:
Alan ElefsonHi-
First of all, thank you very much for all of your quick responses! I am continually amazed by the knowledge of this board! I checked the Mecca pack, and there is an overstamp (at least I think that is what it is, there is black printing stamped over the blue tax stamp, with a date facotry, etc. on it. I never knew what an overstamp was before.) with the date March 1st (it is hard to read if there is a number there or just a stain) 1911 and the factory number 30 and district 2. The Hassan pack also has the same factory and district, and the date is March 20 1911, but the 1 at the end appears to be bent (it does not look like a 9, but there is a slight chance it could be a 7, rather than a bent 1. I will try to do a more detailed scan and see if I can determine it from that. A cheap magnifying glass did not do the trick.).
Are there any records concerning when either of these companies issued sets (I thought some of that was known for T206s, but I am not sure.)? Also, any additional information about the companies or the packs would be greatly appreciated. Please also feel free to show your Mecca and Hassan packs!
Thanks again,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com
edited to add that my Hassan pack does not have a scorecard on the inside. It is a white slide that says Mecca on one side and push this end on the other.