1941 Play Ball Card Question

[JimStinson]

I have been an autograph dealer for many years and rarely venture over to this side of the board as I deal primarily in autographs , I recently purchased an autograph collection that included a near complete set of unsigned 1941 Play Ball Cards.

Most were purchased by the original collector at least 10 years ago , but what they all seem to have in common is that they are in astonishing condition. Bright colors , solid corners with some of the borders almost white in color. Am I just being overly cautious ?

Have pictured some here front and back. My question is this , What is the most accurate way to tell an original 1941 Play Ball card from a reprint ?

By the way some of the vertical lines in the scans are the result of my scanner and are not on the card. Any input from collectors familiar with the set would be greatly appreciated ,
Thanks in advance
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jim@stinsonsports.com

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