Colgan Proofs/Squares

[fkw]

Wish I still owned it

Here is the Cobb



PS.Many Ive seen have back damage in center of the back

[ethicsprof]

Leon,
i don't see 254-2 in burdick's ACC.
are you suggesting we amend it?!
all the best, ole buddy----i'm pleased i finally have a colgan proof or 254-2, thanks to your last auction.

[rhettyeakley]

These cards have always been a bit of an enigma. I have never really gotten into them (though I may in the future as my Colgan's purchases have been pretty slow lately!). There is no evidence that these were ever actually issued with any Colgan's product (although they could have been.)

There was an issue that are similar in size and everything that featured Confederate Generals (also on really thin stock) made by the Kis-Me gum company. My theory has long been that these "Colgans Proofs" were likely distributed with candy or gum (probably in individual pieces within the wrapper.) I have seen original pieces of Kis-Me gum (and other similar gums from the time period) and they are roughly the size of these little cards and square and came individually wrapped in a parchment paper wrapper.

I had always assumed these were a 1909 or 1910 issue, but recently I saw a Harry Davis card with him listed for Cleveland, a team he only played for in 1912, so that may actually be the date for this particular issue (although there is always the possiblity of a multiple year issue--but these tend to show up fairly infrequently.

-Rhett

[milkit1]

is there a pop report on them? I have a Pfeister as well though not in as good a shape

[calvindog]

Seems highly unlikely these are Colgan proofs. When have you ever seen proofs where an effort was made to have the names of the players put on them in a different font and location than the final product? And the pictures are cropped? Seems pretty clear these are just a different issue.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ethicsprof

Leon,
i don't see 254-2 in burdick's ACC.
are you suggesting we amend it?!
all the best, ole buddy----i'm pleased i finally have a colgan proof or 254-2, thanks to your last auction.

Hey Barry
Yes, this would be a case where I think an additional (amendment) would be nice. I think E254-2 would be spot on!! take care

[barrysloate]

At least we got Leon to admit that it is possible to amend the ACC. In that respect, this thread has been a smashing success!

[fkm_bky]

Maybe Colgan's changed from a square tin to a round one and had to go back to the drawing board.

Well...I'm glad I solved that for everyone. NEXT!

Bill

[ethicsprof]

Barry S., yes indeed it is a monumental day!!!

Jeff's argument along with the 2 chase in comparison settles the case methinks.
254-2. Go ahead and get the ball rolling on this change when you get a chance Leon.

play on words unintended but kinda neat.
best,
barry

[milkit1]

So um....yeah pop report anyone?
Also do you think sgc would ever slab by pfeister proof with an actual colgan?

[19cbb]

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