1948 Leaf Paige Are there variations to the back?

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Posted By: Jim

Does anyone know if there are variations to the back of the 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card?
Misspelling "Kansat City"

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

JIM

I have the complete 1949 Leaf BB set and over the years I have seen about 8 cards of Paige
and the backs of all 8 cards were identical.

I am not aware of any variation....if that is what you are asking about. I did receive an email
about a Leaf Paige that was recently on Ebay. And, the back of that card has a minor flaw
(paper missing in the center of the back) in which the printing was missing. Is that the card
you are referring to ?

TED Z

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Posted By: Jim

Yes, it it. Her eis the link to the card. Miss spelling in the middle of card as well? What is your take on this card?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280052578053&rd=1&rd=1

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Posted By: Griffin's

Stange how they don't show the grade on that Paige. What was it?

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

JIM

Dead center on the back of this card is a flaw, it appears that lettering is missing
due to a small paper scrape, or possible scratching of the cardboard, or very possibly
a glue stain that someone tried to remove. It's hard to tell from the scan.

But, what is clear is that in the 2nd line the "e-" is missing in the wording "gate-appeal".
The last "s" in "Kansas" is distorted and in the following line the "9" in 1948 is missing.
And, in the line just above Kansas there is a mark between the words "to match" that
shouldn't be there.

These 4 spots and in the line below them, there appears a discoloration in the gray
cardboard which leads me to believe that there was an attempt to "repair" the back
of this card; and, in the process the above stated lettering was affected.

Anyhow, I compared it with my Paige card and these are my observations. As I have said
before there is no known variation to the 1949 Leaf Paige card. Every one I have seen
has the same lettering on the back of the card.

I will provide you a scan of my Paige for you to compare on my next post.

TED Z

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Posted By: Ted Zamidakis

JIM

Here is a scan of the back of my card for you to compare....

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Posted By: Jim

Am I hearing you say that this card appears to be a reproduction?
Thank you for your input and expertise!
Jim

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Posted By: fkw

If you havent paid yet.... Id ask the seller what the top of the slab says. The auction has a few red flags.

Cropping off the top of the PSA slab (hidding the real grade), strange back problems (messed up printing plate variation?/surface damaged/restored?), Low BIN price., etc.

To me the card looks authentic. If it is a fake its the best Ive seen.

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Posted By: Jim

The seller states that the card hasn't been graded. Appears to be a PSA holder?
I held off on payment as they haven't provided a full scan.
I really want a Paige Leaf but am so hesitant..
Any suggestions?

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Posted By: Cobby33

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Posted By: Dan Lundrigan

Also on the second to last line the d in should is also obscured.I would be very careful about sending money with all the potential red flags that have been pointed out.

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Posted By: fkw

You did the right thing IMO by not paying. Its obviously in a PSA slab and if seller says "not graded".......run!