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Old 08-03-2021, 09:20 PM
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Do the original, un-trimmed cards all have "LITHO IN U.S.A" printed in the lower right hand corner? Or do some exist without this printing?

Thanks in advance ... Tim
There are actually 5 different types of Goudey Wide Pens that were issued. The main, and largest, set issued in 1936 came with the "LITHO IN U.S.A." printed in the bottom border. The Type 2 Wide Pens, also issued in 1936, had no printing in the bottom border. Type 3 Wide Pens were likewise printed in 1936, but were borderless, and thus no "LITHO IN U.S.A." on the card also. The Type 4 and 5 Wide Pens were both issued in 1937 on what is considered a "creamy" paper stock, and are both considered Canadian issues. So neither one has a "LITHO IN U.S.A." printed anywhere on these cards. The difference between Type 4 and Type 5 cards is that the Type 4 Wide Pens show MLB players, whereas the Type 5 Wide Pens only include Toronto and Montreal players from the International League.

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