1908 Dietsche Cobb Variation

[h2oya311]

The truly definitive way is to look on the back where the copyright shows 1907 vs. 1908.

But it is nice to know that there’s a way to tell by looking at the front. Nice job pointing out the two 1908 “name on front” variations. I hadn’t noticed the subtle difference in placement before.

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

The truly definitive way is to look on the back where the copyright shows 1907 vs. 1908.

But it is nice to know that there’s a way to tell by looking at the front. Nice job pointing out the two 1908 “name on front” variations. I hadn’t noticed the subtle difference in placement before.

+1

My guess is equally rare but not a price difference. Would like to know what Robert S thinks.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

The truly definitive way is to look on the back where the copyright shows 1907 vs. 1908.

But it is nice to know that there’s a way to tell by looking at the front. Nice job pointing out the two 1908 “name on front” variations. I hadn’t noticed the subtle difference in placement before.

Just to note, that there are also several players (Beckendorf, Delahanty, T. Jones, Moriary, Stanage and Works) issued in 1909 and these often come with a 1908 copyright on the back.

[timn1]

As Kevin just mentioned, the players only issued in 1909 (not with the team until then) are seen with 1908 copyrights.

Also, I know of at least one case where a player thought only to be in the 1908 set can be found with a 1907 copyright (name in black lettering on the front). In this case the player bio on the back is also different from the standard 1908 card. This player was acquired by the Tigers in December 1907, and I think you could argue that the 1907 card is a rare but legitimate part of that year's set.

It's a confusing but fun series.

Tim

[insidethewrapper]

I know that not many people have the 1908 Dietsche Cobb Batting, but if you do , is the name "Cobb", in the shadow or outside the shadow ? If you don't own but can lead me to any offered in auctions let me know, as I'm doing additional research on this set and I noticed this variation. thanks

[mechanicalman]

Mine is out of the shadow, but in a glare from the scanner.

[jeffmohler]

I finally found mine after about a year of looking

Has a 1908 copyright

[insidethewrapper]

Thanks Jeffery, another one "outside the shadow". Still only "one inside the shadow". Post has been on here for 15 months with no others listed. Doesn't appear to be many 1908 Dietsche Cobb in either variation !!