E107 Question

[philliesfan]

I have an E107 Sparks as pictured in another thread. The back has the printed "One of a hundred and fifty prominent baseball players. I see a lot of scans on here with blank backs. Is the black back a proof? Is either more scarce than the other? Is one more desirable than the other?
Thanks for any info.
Robert

[ullmandds]

blank is not a proof as far as I know....I
'd say any print on back is more desirable than blank. those hand stamped on the back are definitely more valuable than not.

[philliesfan]

What do you mean hand stamped? Is that the same as printed back or something different?
Thanks again,
Robert

And thank you to whomever moved this thread to the proper heading / category.

[ullmandds]

different...i cant remember what the stamp says...someone will chime in...I know Leon knows as he used to have one...u can look at his old type collection link.

[ullmandds]

breish wiliams stamp i guess

[rainier2004]

e107s are awesome.

The 150 players ad back is slightly more desirable to people who want a type and don't care whose on the front. There are a few set collectors out there who just care about the front.

The overprint back, OP, is pictured about by Pete. 39 of these exist as they all came a single find as far as I know and yes, they are much more desirable for type collectors, back collectors and price is dictated by the quality of the stamp.

There are also type IIs, these more than likely were cut from an advertising piece is the theory as they are all handcut, different stock and only show the same 8 players IIRC.

Philadelphia players are the least desirable with any back as their pops are higher d/t the BW being located in Philly.