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Scott Elkinssomeone might have made it look "older" to hide the fact that it was a reprint from this collector - they might have gotten five bucks or something big like that from this guy in the 50's - they could have had fun all weekend on five bucks back then! Or, he could have obtained it from another collector who tried to make it look older to obtain some cards he needed from this guy. A card that looks that much "different" and dirtier than the other cards in this guys collection should call attention and question to it right away.
I might not know everything and don't claim to, but I have collected T206 back variations for years (though, I no longer do, b/c it doesn't excite me any longer). I even collected T206's by back variations before it was popular. I have seen/owned several rare T206 backs and of course common ones as well over the years. I can tell you first hand that these Piedmont Wagners simply do not look right - BOTH on the fronts and backs. Also, that "Authentic" Ty Cobb back we discussed doesn't look right either for a period card IMHO. I know we disagreed on that one. However, I will never change my opinion on that card nor these Piedmont Wagners - never!