1910 T220 Mecca Boxing question

[big80s]

For any of you boxing card experts out there - with the set in question (1910 T220 Mecca Boxing), I've found lots of cards (including commons) that have some noticeable size discrepancies. They're almost all right at 2 1/2 inches in width, but I have several that vary in length - including PSA graded examples. Is it common with this set to have some size variations or do I have some trimmed cards on my hands? I always hesitate to assume someone took the time and energy to trim a common card - even when it's over 100 years old.

Thank you in advance for any feedback on the matter.

Jeff

[Exhibitman]

First of all, be sure they are T218s (Mecca, Hassan or Tolstoi brands) and not T219s (Honest Long Cut, Miners Extra or Red Cross brands). T219s are smaller than T218s:



If you are sure as to which set you have, unfortunately, you probably have some trimmed cards. I've not noticed enough of a discrepancy in height of these cards to catch attention.

Perhaps you could post a scan or two?

[big80s]

Nope, they are definitely T220's.

[Exhibitman]

T220 has Mecca and Tolstoi branding. T223 is smaller and is Dixie Queen.

[big80s]

Yes, they are all T220's with Mecca back. However, I have several cards with varying length. The width of 2 1/2 inches has been pretty consistent.

[Exhibitman]

OK.

Actually I've had experience with T220 height variances but only on the taller side. I've had a few that were about 1/8" taller than normal. Usually, they have a band of excess wear across the top or bottom of the card front from being exposed in a stack. I've not seen any legit short cards.

Perhaps you could measure each one and post the results?

[big80s]

Thank you so much for feedback. I've seen several of the cards that feature two fighters that appear to be shorter in length than the single fighter cards. I also - as you have mentioned, have found a couple of cards that seem to be longer than the dimensions the cards are supposed to measure. I'll try to post some examples later when I have some time around my scanner.

[big80s]

Okay, upon further review - I think you're right. Most of the cards are either the correct length or a tad bit too long. I did pull three cards that were measuring short of 3 1/4" long.
- Jem Mace, Mike Donovan (of Today) & Charlie Goldman - all measure between 3 & 3/16 of an inch and 3 1/4" long. I'm assuming they've either been trimmed or miscut.