T3 variations

[T3s]

Hi Leon,

I’m not quite sure what to make of these. Several showed up on the market a few years ago (I bought a handful of them). All were blank backs and all (as I recall) were trimmed down like that. T3 Proofs are blank backed but these aren’t proofs. T3s were constructed like a ‘sandwich’ with a very thin front and back paper attached to a thicker center piece. I’m guessing these may have never had the backs attached. As to why they were trimmed, I couldn’t say. Technically a rare back, but not a regular issue back.

Best,
Craig

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T3s

Hi Leon,

I’m not quite sure what to make of these. Several showed up on the market a few years ago (I bought a handful of them). All were blank backs and all (as I recall) were trimmed down like that. T3 Proofs are blank backed but these aren’t proofs. T3s were constructed like a ‘sandwich’ with a very thin front and back paper attached to a thicker center piece. I’m guessing these may have never had the backs attached. As to why they were trimmed, I couldn’t say. Technically a rare back, but not a regular issue back.

Best,
Craig

I never thought it was a proof...merely a trimmed T3 with a blank back. IF I collected T3s I would want one. I don't collect them per se', but still like it because of it's oddity.
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[garymc]

Love this set.......