T3 question on backs

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Posted By: peterosepsa

I was just looking at a few of my T3 cards and I noticed that my Christy Mathewson and Hugie jennings both had the common checklist back. But when I was looking at the list on each card I noticed that the Mathewson only went to #75 Philadelphia Jack Obrien, but my Jennings went to #76 Jack Johnson. Is this an error? Or common? They look 100% original.
Please help
Thanks
Derek

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Posted By: barrysloate

Both of your checklists are commonly found.

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Posted By: Steve Dawson

According to Lew Lipset's encyclopedia, both appear to be "common". There are actually three variations of the first series back.

#1 shows cards #1-75
#2 shows cards #1-76
#3 shows cards #1-76, but omits the premium offer and mailing address at the bottom of the back.
According to Lipset, #3 is rare, but carries only a small price premium.


Steve

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Posted By: John S

I have one of each and have seen equal numbers of each type in auctions. Is it safe to assume that the backs printed to 75 were printed prior to backs printed to 76?