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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

LEON

It's quite a paradox that these Tobacco cards were printed using the various E-card fronts. And, why
are these 3 issues so scarce ?
Both these factors can possibly be explained by the People's Tobacco Company, Ltd.(PTC) vs the Am-
erican Tobacco Company (ATC)......litigation that started January 4, 1912. My theory is that the PTC
contracted American Caramel (or it's affiliates) to print their cards.....since, due to this legal conflict,
ATC would not let PTC use the ATC's printing firm (American Lithographic).
Due to this litigation, PTC's three T-brands were short-lived, (hence, very few cards were produced).


And, isn't it very interesting that (Mr anti-cigarette) Wagner is depicted on 4 cards in each of these
three T216 sets.





More identical E-card FRONTS used in the PEOPLE'S TOBACCO COMPANY, Ltd.









T-Rex TED