Anyone here buy the SC Cobb w/ Factory Number?

[Abravefan11]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I would presume these were marked with the bigger numbers in a corner or bottom of a column to make life easier for the workers handling the sheets. They did have to be careful that the factory designations were correct to comply with the existing laws of the day and there's no way the tiny factory # little lines could have been read correctly. Hell, I need a magnifying glass to see most of them...

I don't believe these were damage to stones or print anomalies. They were intentional and the quoted theory above is the one I believe to be the most plausible explanation.

[Jantz]

I have seen 7 different players so far that have a partial red "30" on the back of the card. On six of them, it appears on the bottom and as mentioned earlier in this thread, Rhoades (arm extended), the number is on the right side. Of the 7 players, I have seen more examples of Rhoades than any other. The backs on all 7 are Sweet Caporal 350 Fac #30.

I haven't seen a "25" yet, but sure would like to.

Erick, it wasn't me who bought the Cobb.


Jantz

[atx840]

SGC Johnson sold two weeks ago over at Legendary, PSA is currently on eBay. I have only seen one card with a 25.

[alanu]

Are there any cards out there with the rest of the "30" or "25" on the top of the card?

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Abravefan11

I don't believe these were damage to stones or print anomalies. They were intentional and the quoted theory above is the one I believe to be the most plausible explanation.

Sorry, I should have quoted. It came across as unclear.

The 30s are intentional and probably part of the plate/stone rather than stamped.

The mark over the T on the piedmont card is probably damage.

Steve B

[Abravefan11]

Steve - Thanks for clarifying and I agree the Piedmont mark is just a print defect or ink smudge.