T206 color variation

[drumback]

I purchased this card on eBay this morning. I have seen plenty of the chemical treated T206 cards, even owned a couple, and feel like I can identify one when I see one. The scans look good to me, in other words, I don't see anything that cries out "chemically treated". And, since the seller offered return privileges and has very good feedback, I decided to take a chance. Once it arrives, I will decide whether or not to have it graded.

The only reason I posted about this card is that I am curious about how this particular color was achieved. Usually, color variations are the result of one or two missing layers or colors in the printing process. You can usually tell, for instance, that the variation is due to missing yellow or red ink, or whatever color it might be. So, assuming there is no chemical alteration, how might this color have been accidentally created?

[drumback]

Here is a scan of the back, taken from the listing on ebay.

[ullmandds]

def real!

[obcmac]

First of all, I think painthistorian is a first rate seller...buy stuff from them all the time.

The print looks a little too black...and the borders seem too big and without much natural wear (yes I think that's a good thing). I also have never seen a light blue to gray shift...can't be a missing color because the original color is lighter.

Reminds me a bit of the impossible combinations that had fake fronts and real or at least real looking backs.

I still say it's no good...but I error on the side of caution (except with middy breads apparently)...but I hope it's real!

Mac

[Runscott]

Seller is great, and the card looks interesting. I think you picked up a neat card.

[mrvster]

Drumback,

I was going to pull the trigger on it when it was 199.00...then lowered to $125.00 ....i almost did it, but the card just looked almost"fake"....

these are the times you need them in hand....

I hope it pans out to be a color variation.....do the borders look hand cut at all???? hard to tell from scan......i'm curious on this one......the borders look "large".....

i say for $125.00 was a good gamble

[caramelcard]

Looks like the card is missing the yellow ink.

Nice card Mark.

Rob