"Lucky 7" find - Cobb with Cobb back

[begsu1013]

is my condensed version correct?

these cards have the same front as a red ty cobb w/ various backs.

but the ty cobb back is most likely released in a later year for a specialized release and they simply just used the front from the red t206?

or in simpler terms...

I wouldn't make the 89 bowman mantle part of the 1953 bowman set?

[begsu1013]

back

[Boccabella]

Cobb apparently began smoking in 1909 and Ty Cobb brand tobacco debuted in January of 1910. It was made in Reidsville, NC.

There's a funny reference to his smoking history via an old newspaper clipping in this update on the sale of the 2 newly discovered cards.

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...d-in-bag-sold/

[Republicaninmass]

Say 200k for the 1.5, 300k for the 4 2.5s, 500k for the 3.5, 750 for the 4.5.

I'll say 50% of these above guessed prices.


Do I win anything?

[Peter_Spaeth]

They are being sold privately by Rick. I doubt we will know the prices. Two have sold already, at least.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I doubt we will know the prices. Two have sold already, at least.

I think you're correct. I talked to the guy who bought the first two, and while I didn't ask the price, I get the sense he isn't keen on disclosing that information.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I think you're correct. I talked to the guy who bought the first two, and while I didn't ask the price, I get the sense he isn't keen on disclosing that information.

Exactly. Why would he?