Image found in the most different sets?

[brianp-beme]

While researching my previous post on exclusive E90-1 artwork, I came across another interesting fact, which is completely opposite of exclusivity. There are three subjects that can be seen in the following 14 related issues:

E90-1 American Caramel
E92 Crofts Candy
E92 Crofts Cocoa
E92 Dockman
E92 Nadja
E101
E102
E105 Mello Mint
E106
D303 General Baking
D303 Mother Bread
T216 Kotton
T216 Mino
T216 Virginia

These three cards are in each of the above 14 sets: Bob Bescher, Hans Lobert, and Honus Wagner (batting variation).

Having a 14 card run of any these cards would be an incredible, crowning collecting achievement, as more than half of these sets are very uncommon. Has anyone seen such a run, or perhaps is working on it?

One final query--are there any other similiar runs of vintage cards utilizing the same artwork larger than the 14 issues that exist for these three cards?

Brian

[cfc1909]

Brian

I am sure it works for all the sets except there are no Honus Virginia Extra

I think Doolan may be another one

[brianp-beme]

Hi Jim...the information I had on the Virginia Extra set (I believe info came from the SCD guide) indicates that there is a T216 Virginia Extra of Wagner Batting. Does this card not exist?

The Doolan artwork is not seen in the E90-1 issue, and also is not in the E102 set. The artwork is seen in the D303 Mothers set, but the player designation is Morgan. So it can be found in a total of 12 sets.

Brian

[cdn_collector]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

One final query--are there any other similiar runs of vintage cards utilizing the same artwork larger than the 14 issues that exist for these three cards?

Depending on how you feel about minor variations, the Gibson 'back' version is in all of those sets EXCEPT e102, but has 2 variations in the T216-series. There is also a blank back floating around, which I think I've seen classified as an e92. I think that brings his total to 17 (13 of the 14 listed, 3 additional for T216 variations and 1 blank).

Haven't seen this image in any other issues yet, though.

Regards,

Richard.

[glchen]

Can you really count the back versions of sets like the E92's different sets though? Otherwise, you'd have all of those back variations of T206's and M101-4/5's that could count as different sets.

[cfc1909]

as far as I know there are no Virginia Extra cards of Wagner. I am pretty sure its on the checklist but none have ever shown up so far.

[x2drich2000]

While I know it doesn't exist in the e92 Dockman (and perhaps t216 VE and d303 mothers?), but the Dots Miller (fielding) can be found in most of these sets as well. It also has a red crofts candy and a blank back. Pete U has a great collection of this card that he has shared in the past.

DJ

[ullmandds]

Yup...the dots miller is in all of those sets...plus a variation in e90-1...and an additional blank back t216 in addition to the kotton(not sure how many diff kotton back types are known)...all 3 diff crofts candy back colors...i have seen a beater ve as well. Ill post my run when i get back in town.

[brianp-beme]

I personally believe each of the T206 brands should be listed and considered as different sets, but that might be a tough one for the hobby to accept.

Brian

Originally Posted by glchen

Can you really count the back versions of sets like the E92's different sets though? Otherwise, you'd have all of those back variations of T206's and M101-4/5's that could count as different sets.

[ullmandds]

miller is present in d303...def gen baking and I thought I've seen him in mothers bread but I could be wrong. Bescher may be the king though?

[nolemmings]

If you count all advertisers/backs and variations, this Wally Schang image can be found in well over 30 sets-- 20 from 1916 alone, plus E120, E121 and E122 variants, 2 Cracker Jack and an Eastern Exhibit, if not more: