1916 H801-9 The Globe

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Sorry for the long-winded reply but just wanted collectors to not get too worked up over the scarcity percentages listed on Old Cardboard for these m101 issues. They are for the most part accurate, but were never intended as gospel and have changed over the four plus years since we studied them.

No that's very interesting and thanks much for expounding!

I really like the set, just wish there were more affordable/available.

I think I have 2 blank, 1 globe and 1 F&B among my types.

[timelord]

Todd, I also would like to thank you for taking the time to explain that more clearly. I agree 100% that condition is key especially for back damage on these rare backs. I picked up a Maranville SGC 85 with The Globe back. This is the only one graded but God knows how many there are in collections that have not been graded. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.

[Leon]

And to add a few thoughts of my own as I think I was one of the old crew who actually cared about the backs, back in the day ...well, at least about 15 years ago. I have actually seen more blank backs than SN backs. That aside there are a few different Everybody's and Gimbels backs, that have a different type printing, which I would put in the most scarce category. And with everything seen over the last few years I am not sure Gimbels isn't currently near the top of the toughest back list. The chase is half the fun. This grouping isn't complete but it's close...

[timelord]

Wow. Leon, thanks so much for posting those backs. I have never seen many of them. I think I only have F & B, The Globe, SB, and SN backs. I may have Tribune back also. I hope Santa brings me some vintage baseball cards for Christmas.