HELP!!! - E95 Philadelphia Caramel Cobb Variation?

[byrdman65]

I've had this Ty Cobb card for quite some time and have been unable to identify it correctly. As you can see it is the same photo as the E95 Philadelphia Caramel with a different background and it is a blank back. The card was found in Lancaster, PA. I was told this forum to locate accurate descriptions of older card variations. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[petecld]

There is a known ad card of Cobb. Heritage sold one:

http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/ci...ription-071515

I am aware of a similar card of boxer Jim Jeffries. The print quality is not as nice as the cards but yours seems even more undefined. Can't say 100% if yours is a fake as one would need to have the card in hand.

Peter

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by petecld

The print quality is not as nice as the cards but yours seems even more undefined. Can't say 100% if yours is a fake as one would need to have the card in hand.

Peter

The printing doesn't look right at all on the one in the OP.

[ErikV]

This card was discussed on the board some time ago. In this link I suggested
a theory on its origin, which as a Philadelphia Caramel Collector, I feel up to
this point holds the most water.

ErikV

http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=195864

[byrdman65]

In the thread of November, 2014, Shammus posted a pic...which looks exactly as the one I am asking about. My phone flash may have distorted the color but it is the same card (as well as being a blank back). Nothing else was discussed after his post. So, not sure the conclusion.

[Luke]

Yours doesn't look good. Better pics or scans could change that opinion.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

Yours doesn't look good. Better pics or scans could change that opinion.

I agree. We need better scans. I am not sure but the one posted today could be a reprint of the one posted on the board previously.

[shammus]

Originally Posted by Leon

I agree. We need better scans. I am not sure but the one posted today could be a reprint of the one posted on the board previously.

I hate to say it, but Leon's comment is exactly what I'm thinking. Here's a scan of my card. Notice that all the flaws mine has are replicated perfectly on the new card in the OP with a few additional ones added in. Specifically, the wrinkling above Ty's left shoulder, the hairline wrinkle right next to his left eye, the tiny scuff right at the base of his collar on the right side, the wrinkle in the lower left corner....all a perfect match it seems.

e95cobb-mine-001.jpg