52 Topps question on Gray Face

[ALR-bishop]

I mentioned that one in the 2nd post. It is not a color background variant like Scarborough and some others. The front logo has two distinctive different colors, but as far as I know the difference is always a function of it being a black or red back. On the other hand there are two different color backgrounds on Boone, for both the red and black back versions.

I view most of these as printing variants rather than variations like the Sain /Page or the black versus red backs. But I still collect them. Would be happy to swap lists with you

[Cardboard Junkie]

I'm pretty sure you have them all covered Al. Is your grey stock canadian 52s complete? Oh, and how many 52 topps for a master master set..about 550 or so I'm guessing. Dave.

[ALR-bishop]

There is an earlier thread in here that discusses/ debates the makeup of a master set. I think Ted Z and others posit a traditional number there that includes the catalog variations,including the grey back Canadians and the 3 DPs. But if you look at the CL for the Super Set in the H & S auction ( link in the beginning of the Campos thread, or google H&S 1952 super set), it lists several additional print defect /variants not in the traditional lists and totals 579. I do not think everyone would buy into all of them, but it would expand the list if followed. I am going to be out of town for awhile but when back plan to compare my list with the list for that super set to see if I have any not on that list. I know I lack some on that super list and have started looking for them :-/

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

There is an earlier thread in here that discusses/ debates the makeup of a master set. I think Ted Z and others posit a traditional number there that includes the catalog variations,including the grey back Canadians and the 3 DPs. But if you look at the CL for the Super Set in the H & S auction ( link in the beginning of the Campos thread, or google H&S 1952 super set), it lists several additional print defect /variants not in the traditional lists and totals 579. I do not think everyone would buy into all of them, but it would expand the list if followed. I am going to be out of town for awhile but when back plan to compare my list with the list for that super set to see if I have any not on that list. I know I lack some on that super list and have started looking for them :-/

Cool!...I am interested. Dave.