[Abravefan11]

Hi David - I've finally had a chance to tally some numbers for you to think about in regards to a T206 Master Set. These numbers are based on a collaborative effort between myself, Jim Rivera, Art Martineau and Brian Weisner.

The total number of confirmed front/back combinations for all brands that we have at this time is 5,030 cards.

The maximum number that are theoretically possible are 6,068 cards. Included in this count are several back brands with a large number of unconfirmed cards that will ultimately be moved to no print lists reducing this number.

If we combine the confirmations of what we do have, with what we know about the composition of the set, the number of subjects believed possible at this time is 5,483. This number will move up or down in the coming years as we continue to learn about the sets composition and new confirmations come in but it's not expected to be subject to big swings. Great records have been kept about many of the tougher backs for years but close study of some of the most common backs is relatively new. Again thanks to Craig Wright who has been a big help with that work.

A couple more things about the numbers, the counts did include Old Mill-Brown and Ty Cobb. If you don't want them included then your numbers should be 5,019 - 6,034 - 5,449

I hope this is helpful in some way.