T206 Mordecai Brown "Orange" Portrait

[Tripp Trapp]

Net54 Community,

I recently picked this up because I was intrigued by its orange hued background. Is this a known Mordecai portrait printing anomaly/variation? And if so, was it due to a missed stage in the multi-stage printing process? Any information would be appreciated! Thanks!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

the "orange" portraits seem to have waned in popularity. They used to command a nice premium. That said the color on yours seems borderline. The oranges that seemed popular were drastically different than the reds. Just my 2¢

[DeanH3]

Hi Eric,

Nice Modecai. To me, looks like yours missed the cyan pass, thus resulting in the orange background. I think they are cool and your seems to have a nice orange background. They aren't rare, but they aren't plentiful and don't pop up frequently either. It's a keeper for sure.

Here's my Cobb for comparison. Similar backgrounds.

[Pat R]

Nice looking card Eric but as far as the missing color in my opinion it has the look of a card that could have been soaked
from an album and that can effect the color. I don't think the TPG's will grade any of the missing reds anymore because it's hard to tell
if they're actually missing red or if it was the result of a clean soak.

Here's a nice article that a board member did on his site about
missing red cards.

http://www.thatt206life.com/2016/12/...ed-t206-cards/

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Nice looking card Eric but as far as the missing color in my opinion it has the look of a card that could have been soaked
from an album and that can effect the color. I don't think the TPG's will grade any of the missing reds anymore because it's hard to tell
if they're actually missing red or if it was the result of a clean soak.

Here's a nice article that a board member did on his site about
missing red cards.

http://www.thatt206life.com/2016/12/...ed-t206-cards/

These missing reds are fairly common. I haven't seen that Mordecai before this.

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[becollie]

Would have to imagine that would command an amazing premium in today's hot Cobb market.

[griffon512]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

the "orange" portraits seem to have waned in popularity. They used to command a nice premium. That said the color on yours seems borderline. The oranges that seemed popular were drastically different than the reds. Just my 2¢

They are still getting strong premiums if this Frank Chance sold in March, 2018 is representative: https://loveofthegameauctions.com/Lo...entoryid=15165

$400 for a missing red ink Frank Chance in a PSA 2 holder.

[Tripp Trapp]

Thanks everybody, appreciate the input. Lots of good stuff here. T206’s the gift that keeps giving!

[mrvster]

everyone was "spot on" with their remarks.....

nice card....

check out the back....you have a wet sheet transfer also

[Eggoman]

Reviving an OLD THREAD - if that is OK!

I only skimmed this thread originally because I didn't THINK that I had one...

...until I discovered that I did...

I just replaced my T206 Murray - Batting with one that has a Polar Bear back and realized that I had an "Orange Background" one.

Are these carrying any sort of Premium?

I AM willing to sell (or auction?) this on NET54, but I don't want to give it away.

What is a reasonable "ASK"? If anyone would care to PM me with an Offer, I would consider it, too! You will receive ONLY the ORANGE-BACKED card with the Piedmont reverse.

Any interest out there???

Thank you in advance - AS ALWAYS!