T206 350/460 series (illustrated) and why certain T-brands are mutually-exclusive

[tedzan]

Johnny V's post reminded me to comment on the 350/460 series subjects printed SWEET CAPORAL 350-460, Factory #30 backs.

These 63 subjects were initially printed with this back. However, these cards were never issued. Instead, these cards were overprinted with the Factory #42 N.C.
designation in anticipation of the impending divestiture of the American Tobacco Co. (ATC). The SWEET CAPORAL production was to be transferred from ATC's New
YORK plant (Factory #30) to the Liggett & Myers plant (Factory #42) in Durham, NC.



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T206 collector's value these 350/460 incomplete "scraps" printed only with yellow and brown ink and with SWEET CAPORAL 350-460 Factory #30 backs.

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Post script
After the "break-up" of ATC in 1911, ATC retained the SWEET CAPORAL brand. The AMERICAN BEAUTY and PIEDMONT brands went to Liggett & Myers.



TED Z
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