1887 Buchner Gold Coin Old Hoss Radbourn

[swarmee]

Possibilities:
1) Counterfeit
2) Cut from Advertisement
3) Real, printed without advertising on back
4) Real, back separated during a soaking from a scrapbook (aka skinned). Happens with certain cards from this era.

Without showing us a picture, it's all just theories. Even with a scan, it's just better theories... ;-)

[Directly]

Possibilities:

2) Cut from Advertisement
3) Real, printed without advertising on back

Possibly 2 or 3 --I once owned a Anson hand on Hip version "blank backed". Sold years ago for around 800.00.

[RCMcKenzie]

Here are 2 blank backs on thick stock. I suppose they could just be missing a very thin layer that originally had the ad print. I have 5 or 6 more with blank backs that are thinner, which I assume are skinned. I included a card with the block lettering. The block letter ones that I have include the ad back. I have another blank, thick stock card on the way from Brockelman Auctions that I'll post later in the week.

[davidb]

Excellent. I really appreciate your follow up and knowledge. Be safe and enjoy your latest N284 from Brockelman.

[Jay Wolt]

David, which Radbourne do you have?
There's 2 variations, the blue socks one & the more generic red socks version.

Here's my old one of Hoss, also classified "hands above waist"

[davidb]

I have the blue socks. Is your variation blank back?

I believe purchase price was $225 back in 1997.

David

[Jobu]

Nothing to contribute - I just wanted to post my two Gold Coins.

I do have a question - I know the type A back (which both of mine have) came in black and blue. Is one tougher to find than the other?

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by davidb

I have the blue socks. Is your variation blank back?

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