T212 Obak Cards with "Gilliam Squires" name stamp

[bdecsports]

I just acquired a small batch of 7 T212 Obak PCL tobacco cards, and all of them are stamped with the name "Gilliam Squires" on the backs. Is there any hobby significance to that name?

Regards,

Bryan Dec

[oaks1912]

Bryan,
They have been in circulation for decades, along with Bishop & Co cards. No real 'premium' , but no discount for the writing either...Mark

[CobbSpikedMe]

I believe there is at least one collector that is actively seeking Gilliam's stamps but I can't remember who it is. Mark is right though, no real premium for his stamps like there seems to be for Ed's Howe McCormick stamps now.

[bocca001]

I am a (the?) current collector of Gilliam Squires stamped cards. He (for at least a time) lived in San Jose, CA, very close to my parents' home. I typically focus on players, but do collect this one collector/stamp. Let me know if you have any interest in selling. I'm especially interested in the Hogan card because he played for Santa Clara University (about 5 miles from where Squires lived).

[Leon]

There is a collector amongst us for everything!! I have had a few of these over the years. Good luck in the hunt.

Originally Posted by bocca001

I am a (the?) current collector of Gilliam Squires stamped cards. He (for at least a time) lived in San Jose, CA, very close to my parents' home. I typically focus on players, but do collect this one collector/stamp. Let me know if you have any interest in selling. I'm especially interested in the Hogan card because he played for Santa Clara University (about 5 miles from where Squires lived).

[fkm_bky]

Reviving this older post. I just realized I have a Gilliam Squires stamped card. I love the back stamped personalized cards. Gives them a bit more character, especially when it doesn't really take away from the grade

I'll take any excuse to get another flood of cool cards posted to look at!

Bill