T217 Mono's

[Potomac Yank]

Who on the board collects them, and what are your thoughts on the set?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Potomac Yank

Who on the board collects them, and what are your thoughts on the set?

I only know a few collectors, maybe 3-5, who collect these. Out of respect for their privacy I won't mention them by name. The problem with the set is that it's so rare it would take a while to complete a set, if one wasn't obtained already put together AND there are not really any higher end stars or HOF'ers (to be). After Peckinpaugh the star status drops off quite a bit..though admittedly I am not an expert on the nuances of the players in the set. Add to those things the fact that commons, while there have been a few recently for a little less, generally go for $800-$1250, in gd-vg, each. With 25 in the set it could be pricey to complete without ending with a whole lot of bang, except the fact you were able to complete a really rare set. I think they are neat type cards and recently upgraded 1 of my 2....(this Stein was upgraded to another player that is a bit nicer, condition wise)

[canjond]

where they come from... This is the only pack I have ever seen (and belongs to a collector who will remain anon)

www.baseballandtobacco.com/images/mono.gif

[PGACPA]

I have one available on my website.
Here is the scan.
I know this is not bst but I thought I would share scan and get a plug in!
Thanks.

http://www.rbcraik.com/1911_mono_cigarettes.htm

Edited to say the click through is virus free.

[yomass]

that few people care about, let alone bother to try to complete the set. Unique photos and unique tobacco brand, for baseball subjects.

[cfc1909]

not sure of the connection but the t217 Mono set shares at least one image that appeares in the D311 set-just reversed

t217wares.jpg d311wares.jpg

the 217 is copied from an auction house and the 311 is mine

Both Pacific Coast issues with some image sharing between sets -just like some of the other tobacco and e sets from the same era.

[vintagewhitesox]

what is the paper quality of these cards? thin or thicker like T206s?

Thanks.

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

what is the paper quality of these cards? thin or thicker like T206s?

Thanks.

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Josh, same thickness of the T206, only black and white portrait like PCL photos.

Only 25 in the set, but can be tough to find.
I've been stuck at twenty for a few years.

[t213]

I am slowly...very slowly...working on a set. Would love to obtain more!

Andy

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by t213

I am slowly...very slowly...working on a set. Would love to obtain more!

Andy

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You are young enough, and you have the patience.

Go for it, and let the set Happen!

Joe