T206 fronts/backs Extravaganza......show us what you have ?

[RCMcKenzie]

Every card that has a type one Coupon back can be found with a Piedmont 350 back.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Every card that has a type one Coupon back can be found with a Piedmont 350 back.

Rob

Excluding the 6 super-prints (which of course were essentially printed with every possible T206 back).....are you aware that 39 of the 42 - Major Leaguer's
in the 1910 COUPON set were not printed with the POLAR BEAR backs ?

So, of what significaance is this....twofold............

(1)....Many of these Major Leaguer's career's ended, or they were in transition due to trades prior to the initial POLAR BEAR press runs (circa Summer 1910).

(2)....More importantly, it sets a timeline when this COUPON set was printed. The earliest POLAR BEAR press run is circa Summer of 1910. Therefore, it's fair
to conclude that the T213-1 cards were printed and issued prior to that date. My guess would be circa Spring or early Summer 1910.

NOTE......the 3 guys that were printed with the POLAR BEAR backs are......

Clyde Engle (NY AL) ......traded to Boston AL on May 10, 1910
Frank LaPorte (NY AL)
Ed Willett (Detroit)



TED Z

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Rob

Excluding the 6 super-prints (which of course were essentially printed with every possible T206 back).....are you aware that 39 of the 42 - Major Leaguer's
in the 1910 COUPON set were not printed with the POLAR BEAR backs ?

So, of what significaance is this....twofold............

(1)....Many of these Major Leaguer's career's ended, or they were in transition due to trades prior to the initial POLAR BEAR press runs (circa Summer 1910).

(2)....More importantly, it sets a timeline when this COUPON set was printed. The earliest POLAR BEAR press run is circa Summer of 1910. Therefore, it's fair
to conclude that the T213-1 cards were printed and issued prior to that date. My guess would be circa Spring or early Summer 1910.

NOTE......the 3 guys that were printed with the POLAR BEAR backs are......

Clyde Engle (NY AL) ......traded to Boston AL on May 10, 1910
Frank LaPorte (NY AL)
Ed Willett (Detroit)



TED Z

Ted, that is interesting about the Polar Bear backs and the Coupon 1 backs. LaPorte is one of the Coupon 1 cards that I don't have. I have seen a few from other collectors though.

Here's a RH Crandall from one of the 12 subjects....

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Ted, that is interesting about the Polar Bear backs and the Coupon 1 backs. LaPorte is one of the Coupon 1 cards that I don't have. I have seen a few from other collectors though.

Here's a RH Crandall from one of the 12 subjects....

Hey Rob

Nice looking example from the Exclusive 12 group (460-only series).

Thanks for posting Crandall.


TED Z

[cfc1909]

Ted
Obviously you are ignoring the print groups and you are talking like it is 3 or 4 years ago. We have made some breakthrough discoveries since then and when you understand the print groups I hope we can have an intelligent discussion about the set.

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by cfc1909

Ted
Obviously you are ignoring the print groups and you are talking like it is 3 or 4 years ago. We have made some breakthrough discoveries since then and when you understand the print groups I hope we can have an intelligent discussion about the set.

Jim, I have looked at the the print group charts on the t206 site. Is there a section where I can read about the significance of the print groups and what constitutes a T206 card? I was not around 2, 3 or 4 years ago as I took an 8 year break from the hobby.

Did Jefferson Burdick understand the concept of the print groups? I assume he grouped the 3 coupon backs as a regional issue and labeled them as best he could.

[Theo_450]

but it is called "T206 backs Extravaganza..."

I no longer own this Polar Bear run (+ a half dozen that got graded), congrats to the new owners!!!

I am certain they are happy in their new home!