Imagine how high Cobb prices would be if this trend had continued

[MVSNYC]

Very cool. Thanks for posting.

[Stampsfan]

Apparently there was considerable interest in these cards for over 100 years now.

Cue the folks who think this is just a passing fad, and values will soon plummet.

[trdcrdkid]

This isn't from 1911, but the following article from the October 1, 1941 Card Collectors Bulletin is relevant for the Wagner question. The "Ed." commentary is by Jefferson Burdick.

[Pat R]

Indianapolis Star December 24 1912

Wagner Check Clip.jpg

[Rhotchkiss]

Great stuff. Any idea then why Plank is so rare??

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Great stuff. Any idea then why Plank is so rare??

The reason for the shortage of Planks may be the same as Wagner, but there is a difference: Plank is also in the 350 Series.

My best guess is that his plate was included by mistake early in the run. Then, when the error was noticed, that plate was replaced with someone else.

[Leon]

Those are great reads. Thanks to all who posted those articles.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Pat, that's awesome. How do you find these snippets from old papers?

[mrvster]

it has to be the same as wagner I would assume(you know about assuming lol)

Plank is also missing in the same era tobacco cards, but like wagner, is in the candy/caramels......

his cards were halted like wagner- same exact scenario with both.....close to the same count almost.....same backs available.....

broken printing plate is one of the dumbest things that I heard out there

[ullmandds]

That is fantastic stuff I can’t believe this has been a mystery with such concrete evidence??