I say why not show these two cards? Two different W573 issues, which I have designated Type 1 and Type 3.
The W573 Type 1, which is the most common, is the hand cut on thin stock issue in B/W, likely issued in 1922.
The Type 2 (not shown), which is not as common, is the hand cut on thin stock, likely issued in 1922, that is tinted green (for National League players) or sepia (American Leaguers), just as is seen in the E120 American Caramel set.
The Type 3 is a larger card with bigger borders and is machine cut on thicker cardboard, and is the scarcest issue. The Type 3 Devormer card shown on the right is significant in that the team designation has been changed, indicating that it had to have been produced after January 3rd, 1923, as that was the date that Lou was traded from the Yankees to Boston.
Brian
(edited to add that I helpfully circled the "Boston Americans" on the Type 3 card to indicate this later change, and added "New York Giants" as a reminder that Lou also played for the Giants in 1927).
Last edited by brianp-beme; 08-02-2021 at 01:31 PM.
Reason: explaining pencil marks must be done!
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