T206 fake cobb on ebay-buyer beware !!!

[pbspelly]

Out of curiosity, how do you know for certain that no Cobb Bat on Shoulders were produced with American Beauty backs? Is there a record of what was produced, or is it just that no one has ever seen one that was actually legitimate and authenticated?

[tedzan]

There are a number of long term (30-40 years) collectors of T206's on this forum who have combined their experiences and expertise regarding the T206 structure.
I am currently putting together my 6th set of T206's since 1980. I have posted on this forum many times regarding the Series structures of the T206 cards......and,
how American Lithographic printed them.

The Cobb in question here was printed and issued in the 150 Series....circa Spring/Summer 1909.

The American Beauty 350 (with frame) cards were printed and issued in the 350-only Series....circa Summer 1910.

Therefore, there is NO WAY that this Cobb was printed with a American Beauty 350 (with frame) back.


Incidently, it appears that the seller has realized this, as this Cobb card has been removed from ebay.


TED Z

[veleno45]

Ted,

I appreciate your comments on the subject. There are so many topics on fraud, and many of the more experienced chime in and agree, but do not explain why. It is incredibly helpful when the more experience state their thoughts and then explain reasoning or what they are seeing. Thanks again, that was new info for me at least.