91 Topps Nolan Ryan?

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I noticed the darker red backs also. The yellow glowing on the front is most noticeable in the logo in the 40. The 91 Topps are crazy when it comes to the ink. The regular card in the picture is strange also, not only does the yellow glow on the front but so does the red along with most of the front of the card. But the back does not glow.

I collect the strange and weird. Just wish it was a Wade Boggs error instead of Nolan Ryan.

Sorry for reprising an old thread but this is exactly what I was referring to in another thread when I indicated the 1991 set was experimental for numerous variations and alot of different printing (ink with a UV brightener and ink without a brightener), packaging (last of the gum) and pack issues (packs found in both cello & wax).

Regarding the glowbacks and usage of ink - I always thought that Topps used 2 types of red ink - both with and without a brightener. Maybe they did the same thing with the yellow ink and / or other inks in the set. I have never checked.....

My only frame of reference is the Desert Shield set.....

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[JoeDfan]

Geez...every time I think I am finally done with the '91 Topps set...

[ALR-bishop]

Sean-- if by done you mean a master set with every possible front and back variant of every card, it's not happening