What do you guys think of this Brown Old Mill back?

[GregMitch34]

Ha, in text way down below he admits it's "brown/black" and not handcut so can't even possibly be a true brown Old Mill.

I guess you could try to sell a t206 Heinie Wagner as an "almost Honus"....

On a more serious note: I have had several lower-grade Old Mills that indeed do appear almost brownish due to fading--when you see a true brown one is it very clear or very slight?

[t206blogcom]

Not brown.

[t206trader]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

Ha, in text way down below he admits it's "brown/black" and not handcut so can't even possibly be a true brown Old Mill.

I guess you could try to sell a t206 Heinie Wagner as an "almost Honus"....

On a more serious note: I have had several lower-grade Old Mills that indeed do appear almost brownish due to fading--when you see a true brown one is it very clear or very slight?

It's quite clear. You should know right away. Not too much grey area with a real brown old mill.

[Jobu]

Here is a thread with some side-by-side shots:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...light=old+mill

[Joshchisox08]

I think my Bastian could pass off for brown better than that card.

http://www.net54baseball.com/album.p...ictureid=17994

[Sean]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

Ha, in text way down below he admits it's "brown/black" and not handcut so can't even possibly be a true brown Old Mill.

I guess you could try to sell a t206 Heinie Wagner as an "almost Honus"....

On a more serious note: I have had several lower-grade Old Mills that indeed do appear almost brownish due to fading--when you see a true brown one is it very clear or very slight?

The brown ink appears to be the same ink used for Hindu backs. It is a light brown. Since Southern Leaguers were only printed with Old Mill, Hindu or Piedmont backs, it could be that the printers just mixed up the ink.The Brown Lenox, on the other hand, is a dark shade of brown, unlike any other back in the set.

Regarding the Brown Old Mill, I've been told that "If you're not sure if it's brown, then it's not brown."

[wonkaticket]

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ght=Irishhosta