N172 George Wood

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Posted By: Joe_G.

Meant to chime in earlier, but just now getting around to it. I thought I'd add a little information on just how many variations can be found. George was issued four poses in 1887 with no new poses being added at a later date. However, Goodwin & Co. made frequent and regular use of the original four poses as follows:

1887 - All four initially issued as part of the long numbered (leading '0') type 1 1887 cards. The type 1 card has the "Old Judge Cigarettes" displayed as an arched banner. All four cards were re-issued as type 2 cards (still 1887 issue with the Old Judge Cigarettes advertisement now typically found in a box with name, position, and team written in script at bottom). Gypsy Queen also got involved in 1887 and issed at least 3 of the 4 poses under their brand.

1888 - At least 3 of the 4 poses were issed as type Fb cards (Old Judge Cigarettes at bottom of card in bold type but smaller in size than the Fa cards). Goodwin began offering cabinet size versions. 3 of the 4 poses can be found in cabinet form.

1889 - Again, 3 of the 4 poses can be found as 1889 cards.

Looks like a different pose is missing for nearly each instance of only 3 poses being found a particular way, so all poses are fairly easy to find. George Wood is a good example of why you shouldn't try to collect all variations of Goodwin & Co.s product, even if it's just a single player. George Wood has only 4 poses, but the Cartophilic listing shows 22 variations and counting.

Regards,
Joe G.