Posted By:
Scott Elkins
The reason I always called the Dietsche Cobb's rookie is b/c it has the date of 1907 on the back (one does not have to speculate at the date of issue). However, the Wolverine Postcards, W600 and Novelty Cutlery Postcards are also considered to be 1907 issues (the Novelty Cutlery is considered a 1907-09 issue actually).
Sure am glad I don't collect Rookies - too much of a guessing game on a lot of issues in that department!
Also, the E101's are considered to be issued before the E92's, as they look like a promo that was later taken on by Dockman and the two Croft's companies (proof being the additional print on the back of the Dockman's - added to the original print from the E101's). So, Lyle may be correct regarding the small card type early Cobb choices for Cobb's Rookie! And, with the Cobb Green and Bat On being issued before the Bat Off and Red Port., you can count out the Red Port. and Bat Off as being Rookies. So, that cuts out E92 Dockmans, E92 Croft's Candy, E92 Croft's Cocoa, E92 Nadjas, T206 Red Port. and T206 Bat Off Shoulder as possible candidates for being Cobb's Rookie (since there were cards issued before these - even if it was only a few months prior).