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barrysloateI like to divide T206 and T213 into three groups:
1) the 15 brands from Piedmont to Drum, which we all agree are part of T206 and no other set.
2) The T213-2 and T213-3, which are clearly part of the Coupon set; among other things these two series were issued years after the T206 brands circulated.
3) and the curious T213-1, which has characteristics of both of the above groups. As a result, it has mystified collectors. I think based on the years that they circulated, the designs on the front they share with T206, and the fact that the back design is identical to the A-B-C-D brands, the T213-1 are more likely part of the T206 group and were erroneously catalogued in the ACC. And while the paper stock differs, that is not a strong enough argument to say they are not T206. There could have been any number of reasons why different paper was used.