Posted By:
JoannMatt,
The T206's are a great place to start with Cobbs. They are easy to find and fairly affordable compared to some other Cobbs in similar condition. They are also kind of classics in the hobby.
Bat Off is considered one of the most beautiful pre-war cards of any type or any player. It is really a neat card and can look good even in somewhat lower condition. The varied background is kind of forgiving of some flaws - it helps hide them in my opinion.
Of the two portraits, red is quite a bit more affordable and available than Green. I kind of like the face of Green better, but Red is definitely a classic and you just can't go wrong with that one if you prefer portraits. In opposition of the Bat Off comment above, I think both red and green being plain dark backgrounds tend to make minor condition problems more noticeable.
Good luck. What fun!
Joann
