Are there lithographic differences among the T206 backs, T-213's, etc.?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

In my opinion type II coupons have the most vivid coloring...followed closely by I with type III's being dramatically smaller with muted coloring.

Type 2's are prone to cracking...type I's are thin as paper.

All true and I will add that the type 3s are on a bit heavier stock and can be found in nicer shape than the other 2 series, generally speaking.

[Pythonfactory]

Are you both also agreeing that Type 2 coupons have more vivid images, in general, than any of the T206?

And, thanks for the responses. Hopefully Adrian will comment on this post and I'll get a couple hundred more replies.

[cfc1909]

Coupons tend to look better because they were printed in much less numbers.

206 brown Old mills, Blank backs and proofs have very good registration and nice color because they were the first printed. The first runs of 150s and the first runs of 350 AB, BL, Cycles and Drums tend to be very nice looking cards also.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Pythonfactory

Are you both also agreeing that Type 2 coupons have more vivid images, in general, than any of the T206?

And, thanks for the responses. Hopefully Adrian will comment on this post and I'll get a couple hundred more replies.

In my experiences I would say the type 2s are pretty close to T206 in vivid images with the other 2 types of Coupons being not quite as good. And I am sure there are exceptions on individual cards.

[DeanH3]

I wonder if the glossy coating on the type-II's enhance the colors.

[RCMcKenzie]

Dean,

I agree about the gloss. I think it makes the colors pop, especially in scans.

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[Mikehealer]

Whatever the reason, the images sure stand out more than their type 1 and 3 brothers and T206 cousins. At least through my eyes.

[deadballfreaK]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Dean,

I agree about the gloss. I think it makes the colors pop, especially in scans.

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