INSIGHTS..Senator Russell's T206 & T210 coll. (incl. DOYLE error & Ty Cobb back)

tedzan · #6 01-08-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tedzan

I became quite interested in Russell's collection in 2006, while I was completing my all-PIEDMONT T206 set. I noticed on Ebay a group of PIEDMONT T206's that
included very rare PIEDMONT 350 backs. I won them. My curiosity motivated me to contact the seller, an Atlanta Antiques dealer. He informed me that Russell's
Great-Granddaughter had consigned many of Russell's duplicates to him. I ended up acquiring 87 of Russell's T206's. More details regarding this acquisition (with
scans) will follow in the next post on this thread.

OK guys....these six T206's may not seem "sexy" to most of you; however, they are rarely found with the PIEDMONT 350 back. They seldom show up on ebay or at BB
card shows. Mostly, they are found with PIEDMONT 150 backs....also SWEET CAPORAL 150, or SOVEREIGN 150 backs, and to a lesser extent with brown HINDU backs.

So, as I have said, when I saw them listed on ebay 7 years ago, I did not hesitate to get them. I'm not certain why Russell was fortunate enough to find the Joe Doyle
error card (PIEDMONT 350), or these rare T206's with the PIEDMONT 350 backs....and, if there is a possible connection beween them. So, I am left to speculate.
Anyhow, from reading his Biography, it's my impression that the majority of Russell's T206's were acquired during 1910 when the 350 Series (the 350/460 & 460 Series)
cards were issued.

From Senator Russell's original collection

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Furthermore, there are 2 more T206's in this group....Schulte (front view) and Mullin (throwing). Which..including the above 6..I have referred to as the "Elite Eight".

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Finally, let's not forget the elusive Carl Lundgren that is normally found with the PIEDMONT 150 back; and, seldom found with the PIEDMONT 350 or the EPDG backs.

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Hey guys....who says PIEDMONT 350 backs backs aren't "sexy" ?

Recently, a collector acquired the Schulte card with a PIEDMONT 350 back for big $$$$$ !

The following lists possible explanations for why 7 of these nine 150/350 Series subjects were short-printed with the PIEDMONT 350 back.

Dahlen........Signed with Brooklyn (Oct 27, 1909), became their Manager in 1910

Ewing.........traded from Cinc. to Phila (NL), Jan 1910

Ganley........traded from Wash. to Phila (A's), May 1909

T Jones.......traded from St Louis (AL) to Detroit, Aug 1909

Karger.........traded to Boston (AL), July 1909

Lindaman......career ends July 1909

Lundgren......reassigned to Minor League in 1909

Any inputs regarding these 9 cards with their rare PIEDMONT 350 backs are appreciated.

TED Z

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