New theory regarding the T206 brown LENOX cards....show us some of these rare dudes

[tedzan]

Yes, I'm aware of that Lajoie situation. However, years ago a long-time T206 collector reported of a Lajoie (with bat) card with a black LENOX
back. Therefore, In my opinion the "jury is still out" on that one.


This latest disclaimer regarding the Cobb (bat off shoulder) / black LENOX is from a very reputable long-time collector in the hobby. I have not
seen such a Cobb front / back combo, so I cannot refute his claim.

And that's why I posted this, hoping that with all the "T206 power" we have on this forum, someone here can confirm this Cobb / black LENOX,
or whatever ?



TED Z
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[Pat R]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Yes, I'm aware of that Lajoie situation. However, years ago a long-time T206 collector reported of a Lajoie (with bat) card with a black LENOX
back. Therefore, In my opinion the "jury is still out" on that one.


This latest disclaimer regarding the Cobb (bat off shoulder) / black LENOX is from a very reputable long-time collector in the hobby. I have not
seen such a Cobb front / back combo, so I cannot refute his claim.

And that's why I posted this, hoping that with all the "T206 power" we have on this forum, someone here can confirm this Cobb / black LENOX,
or whatever ?



TED Z
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Ted,

I'm trying to avoid confusion about this card.
In this thread you list the Lajoie (with bat) card as confirmed with a black Lenox but in the other Lenox thread you have it listed as unconfirmed with a black Lenox.

[tedzan]

Pat

There exists an ambiguity regarding both Lajoie (bat) and Cobb (bat off shoulder) with black LENOX backs.

I tend to agree that the Lajoie most likely was never printed with a black LENOX back. But, I would not wager my two barns on this being true.

On the other hand, the Cobb is reported on some T206 websites as confirmed with the black LENOX back. Since 1980 when I started collecting
T206's, I have never seen this front/back combo. Furthermore, at least a dozen long-time T206 collectors have told me...."they have not seen
this Cobb with a black LENOX back".

I'm asking you....have you seen a Cobb/black LENOX card (or know of one) ?


TED Z
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[rebelsart]

Hello Ted,
I believe this T206 Ty Cobb (bat off) has the Black Lenox back. I know of two that have Brown Lenox backs.
Art

[Sean]

ART! Of course you would be the one to solve this mystery.

I hope that is your card.

[tedzan]

Hi Art

I was expecting you to chime in here a month ago when I first started this thread. Anyhow, better late than never.

Thanks for resolving this issue.


Take care,

TED Z
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[cfc1909]

If you collect tough backs long enough you will realize there are subjects that are tougher in each brand. The rarer the back the harder this is to see.

Example Red Hindu Murphy is much tougher than Red Hindu Ford.

Same with black Lenox, M. Brown, Cobb and Konetchey are much tougher than Ames or some of the Giant portraits with sweater which show up much more with black Lenox.

As for Cairo and brown Lenox, these are two completely different ink colors